Hood Technician in Kennewick, WA

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Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year?

Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security , a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.

We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.

Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.

Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.

We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY :

The purpose of the Hood Technician position is to assist and be responsible for cleaning the grease off the cooking exhaust systems of commercial kitchens and supervisory functions relating to crews.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

• Work after hours once facilities are closed, in and outside
• Often work alone with a helper and must be able to interact professionally with restaurant management and staff and be honest and trustworthy
• Inspections, clean up and some maintenance
• Taking photos of work
• Driving to and from job to shop
• Filling out paperwork
• Keeping truck and machine in working condition
• Cleaning kitchen exhaust systems including fans
• Roof, filters, working safely with ladders and chemicals
• Getting to pre-scheduled appointments on time
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications :

HS Diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements :

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate, provide direction, required.
• Light mechanical ability, preferred.
• Work with hand / power tools
• Demonstrate critical / safety forward thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy

Communication Skills :

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Other Qualifications :
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift

60lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment :

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot / cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.

Employeemust consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

Our benefits package includes :

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace.

Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.