W&M Fire Protection, a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, and fabrication capability. W&M has proudly served the tri-state and New England areas for over 20 years, and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment.
At Davis-Ulmer / W&M, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.
As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Design Trainee at our office in Hawthorne, NY. Please read through the following job description, if you are interested in applying, please be sure to attach a cover letter and resume for our review.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and interpret building construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Prepare background plan drawings for fire protection design.
- Prepare material lists based on design drawings.
- Surveys existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire protection systems.
- Works closely with design leader, project managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company.
- Generate Requests for Information (RFI’s), test certificates, and Operation/Maintenance Manuals (O&M’s).
- Attends project manager meetings as necessary.
- Attends related training classes, courses, and seminars as requested by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Moderate to advanced computer skills.
- Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and analyze building construction documents.
- Good mathematical skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma / GED required.
- Associate degree preferred with an Engineering degree a plus.
- Experience in AutoCad is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment – moderate noise.
- Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights.
- Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces.
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds at times.
- May be required to climb ladders up to 12 feet.
- Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran