Quick Response Fire Protection in Freehold, NJ is seeking qualified applicants for our Fire Alarm Apprentice role.
For over 25 years, Quick Response Fire Protection has proudly provided the design, installation, maintenance, inspections and repairs of fire protection systems within the tri-state area. Along the way, Quick Response has grown to become the largest provider of fire protection systems in the state of New Jersey, providing fire protection services to all industries and property types.
As a Fire Alarm Apprentice, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining fire detection systems, as well as monitoring these systems to ensure they’re functioning properly at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with Installation: Work under the guidance of a lead technician to install and verify fire alarm wiring and devices.
- Testing Systems: Help with pre-testing the system's functionality before final inspection and professional oversight.
- Maintenance & Repair: Support experienced technicians in the maintenance and repair of existing fire alarm systems.
- Safety Compliance: Strictly follow all safety guidelines and procedures, participate in safety training, and understand relevant codes like NFPA.
- Documentation: Assist in maintaining records and completing daily activity reports.
- Customer Service: Develop customer service skills through interactions on job sites.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Moderate math and computer skills
- Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma / GED required
- 2+ years of fire sprinkler design experience preferred
- HydraCAD experience preferred
- Degree in Computer-Aided Design, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Valid driver's license required
- NICET Certification (Water-based systems layout) and/or NFPA Certification (Water-based system professional) preferred
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 up 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)
Wage Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
As part of the DU Family of Companies, 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.
Why Choose DU Family of Companies?
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay rates for experienced professionals, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional perks, ensuring your health and well-being are taken care of.
- Strength of the Family: The Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, with over 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest, epitomizes the strength of a team-first mindset. Embracing a culture of collaboration, we unite to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across our network of branches. This collective approach strengthens us as a cohesive group, amplifying our impact far beyond what any individual business unit could achieve alone.
- Backed by APi Group: As a subsidiary of APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Minnesota, we provide the financial stability and support needed for success. Benefit from world-class training and leadership development opportunities, backed by a powerhouse in the Fire Life Safety & Security industry.
- Long-Term Career Relationships: Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years! We believe in investing in the right people, fostering enduring professional relationships that benefit both individuals and the company alike. Join us and become part of a community where your dedication is recognized and valued for the long term.
- Values Match: We prioritize hiring individuals whose values align with ours. Our commitment to value-driven recruitment is a cornerstone of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."
