What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Door Compliance Technician position at Fire Door Solutions LLC?
Overview
This is specialized work involved in the field repair of fire rated doors, frames and hardware per NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 80, NFPA 105 and the IBC (International Building Code) standards. This position is year-round and travels 100%.
Role and Responsibilities
$1000 Hiring Bonus available!
Perform minor repair of fire door frames, doors, locksets, latches, closers, strike plates, miscellaneous door and frame hardware and material to bring up to code requirements.
Perform repairs in ordinance with NFPA 80, NFPA 105 and the IBC standards for fire door performance.
Fill holes in frames/doors.
Shim to correct clearances.
Clean/install closers and hardware to fix latching and closing issues.
Establish plan of action for door replacement through facilities in a time efficient manner.
Efficient with smartphones, tablets, computers and Microsoft Office for reporting daily progress to Operations Support.
Document repairs that are not able to be completed, obtain and record specifications for hardware to be ordered.
Provide accurate documentation for customers code compliance.
Ability to complete on-site emergency troubleshooting.
Understand how to read Life Safety drawings and work through a facility self-directed.
Attention to detail. Installations must be done in a professional manner and left in a condition ready to receive final owner finishes.
Working with carpenter hand tools (drill, screws, screwdriver, tap & dye sets, bondo, sander, etc.)
Self-started, excellent listener and able to complete tasks upon deadlines and with limited supervision.
Working in active hospitals.
Administer proper infectious control measures per hospital requirements.
Requirements
Successfully complete OJT and online Phase I Fire Door Repair Technician training within 90 days of hiring and before performing repairs independently.
Maintain professional, timely communication with customers.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational/attention to detail.
Willing to cross-train in other scopes/departments.
Good record keeping and tracking of facilities repair work.
Thorough understanding of NFPA 80, NFPA 105 and the IBC standards for fire door performance.
Professional appearance.
Ability to interpret life safety drawings.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Calendar.
Ability to travel 100% (paid travel incentive, per diem, hotel).
Must be willing to submit to TB test, vaccination blood tests, & vaccinations when required by client (MMR, Flu, Varicella, etc.).
Must live within 1 hour of a major airport.
Additional Requirements
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have valid driver license.
Must pass drug screen, criminal background check & receive required inoculations (flu/hepatitis or others as required).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Must be able to push and pull 75 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
Working extended hours, including evenings and weekends are required.