Fire Protection Technician

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Fire Protection Technician to join our life safety team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression and signaling systems. You are the first line of defense in ensuring our clients' facilities are compliant and their occupants are safe.

• Inspections & Testing: Perform routine inspections and functional testing of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and backflow preventers in accordance with NFPA standards.

• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs on fire panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and suppression systems.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate digital records of all inspections, service reports, and deficiency findings to ensure client compliance with local fire codes.

• Emergency Response: Participate in an on-call rotation to address emergency system failures or fire watch requirements.

• Customer Service: Act as a technical consultant for clients, explaining system operations and recommending necessary upgrades or repairs.

Other Responsibilities

• Recommends materials or equipment such as structural components protection, fire detection equipment, alarm systems, fire extinguishing devices and systems, and advises on location, handling, installation, and maintenance.

• Picks up and delivers fire extinguishers to customers after repairs or testing have been completed.

• Maintains adequate stock levels at customers locations.

• Solicits new or additional products or services.

• Maintains safe, well stocked company vehicles.

• Certifications: NICET Level I or II in Fire Alarm Systems or Water-Based Systems (preferred/required).

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFPA 25 (Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems).

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Clean Record: Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check (essential for entering high-security client sites).

• Tool Proficiency: Experience using multimeters, pipe wrenches, and specialized diagnostic software.

• Prefer, but not required, one year certificate from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must posses a valid state driver's license.

• Prefer, but not required, certification in Fire Extinguisher and Ansul R102 Hood Fire Suppression System.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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