Backflow Technician

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This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks.This position will assist in identifying system deficienciesand preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine annual inspections and preventative maintenance on backflow devices.
  
• Service and inspections of commercial and residential back flow devices.
  
• Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire backflow equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards
  
• Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner
  
• Repair or upgrade backflow devices in commercial and residential buildings
  
• Perform inspections to ensure backflow devices are functioning as designed and installed according to code
  
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues and report results of work completed in an accurate, timely manner
  
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
  
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
  
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer's safety instructions for that equipment.
  
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
  
• Respond to emergency service calls
  
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
  
• Ability to follow direction and work independently when needed.
  
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
  

Education/Qualification:

• At least 2 years of experience with fire sprinkler systems preferred
  
• Backflow certification for the State of Oregon
  
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
  
• Troubleshooting skills.
  
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
  
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
  
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
  
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.
  
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
  
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
  
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.
  
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
  
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
  
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
  

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
  
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
  
• Medical, dental, vision
  
• Company paid life insurance
  
• Company paid short-term disability
  
• 401K with employer match
  
• Paid vacation and company holidays
  
• Training and Career Development
  
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
  
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
  

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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