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Siemens Fire Sprinkler Service Technician – Smart Buildings - Portland, OR in Portland, Oregon

Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 365155

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Are you looking for a career where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure your customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Then look to Siemens!

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Our Culture:

At Siemens, we live and foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company's success. We trust and empower our leaders to act as owners, direct their teams, and innovate to succeed. We communicate openly and honestly to learn from our failures and celebrate our successes. We recognize individual and team achievements frequently. We invest in our team members, offering a wide variety of internal and external development opportunities.

What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure:

The fire sprinkler service technician position performs service, repairs and Installation associated with fire sprinkler systems and other water-based equipment in accordance with all national and local standards. The right candidate will work well with others, take ownership, be a team player, and act with integrity. This position reports to the local Supervisor and takes direction from a mentor and Lead Technician.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, repair, and maintenance of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.

  • Perform fire sprinkler, fire pump and other water-based equipment inspections and testing.

  • Properly document deficiencies/impairments noted during inspections or service work and follow required process of reporting deficiencies while on-site.  

  • Assist management with quoting repairs and tenant improvements.

  • Follow and maintain highly structured schedules.

  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all work performed.

  • Complete service ticket documentation before leaving customer site to include customer signature.

  • Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operations and assist with training

  • Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

  • Maintain vehicle stock, tools, and equipment.

  • Follow corporate policies related to vehicle use and care.

  • Train other technicians

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED, Associate Degree Preferred

  • Experience with installation and repair of water-based equipment, 5+ years preferred.

  • NICET Level II - Inspection and Testing in Water-Based Systems (or ability and willingness to obtain within the first 6 months)

  • Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.

  • Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers.

  • Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

  • Follow and maintain highly structured schedules.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

  • Must have good customer-facing and customer service skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

  • Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.

  • Individuals must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations and must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate in the required Siemens vehicle plan

  • This position may support a Siemens customer who may require all employees and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications

  • Health, dental, and vision plans with options

  • Matching 401(k)

  • Competitive paid time off plan, holidays, and floating holidays

  • Paid parental leave

  • Company cell phone and laptop

  • Extensive product training and professional career development

  • Education and tuition reimbursement programs available

  • Overtime, on-call pay, and company uniform and vehicle for eligible positions

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