THE COMPANY

United Fire is a family-owned business serving the community for 52 years. We believe in being…

HELPFUL – Every day when we come to work, we have a lengthy list of customers needing something serviced, inspected, or taken care of. It is what we do. We show up to help you, and truly take satisfaction and gratification in doing so.

PROUD – Our work is a reflection of us, and we take pride in what we do. It needs to be great, or it is simply not up to our standard.

GROWTH ORIENTED – We are either growing or we are dying. This is a never-ending journey of improvement. Our industry provides countless opportunities for people to become skilled craftsmen. We are here to improve and always get better.

A FAMILY COMPANY – The equipment we service is the reason you will stay alive tonight. Essentially, in the past 40 years, over 1 million Americans have died from fire. Our job is to ensure that your firefighting equipment will operate, giving you a chance to go home to your family. That is why we are ‘a family company’.

HAPPY TO SERVE – This overarches our service, pride, and gratification of doing our job. The root word ‘serve’ is where service comes from. We are a service company, and serving people is what we do. We are happy to serve.

THE POSITION

United Fire is looking for a full-time, professional, dedicated Fire Sprinkler Technician to join our amazing team. This position will be responsible for installing, inspecting, servicing and repairing fire sprinkler systems. This may also include suppression systems as well as backflow devices.

More specifically, this person will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Test and Inspect Fire Sprinkler Systems in accordance with acceptable standards to include the items listed below.
• Survey and prepare customer site for testing of fire sprinkler system notifying alarm monitoring company.
• Perform visual inspection of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems from the ground level checking the necessary components from ground level.
• Perform inspection of wet, dry and specialty systems.
• Perform testing of the fire sprinkler system’s components as necessary per standards and codes.

THE CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of previous experience as a Fire Sprinkler Technician, City of Portland Certificate of Fitness with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. This candidate will also have the following attributes, qualities, and beliefs:

• Working knowledge of current codes and standards of fire sprinkler systems.
• Committed to delivering the highest level of customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Believe in the value, and take action, in completing all elements of the project in the safest and most efficient way possible.
• Exercise strong, active listening skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical situations and their solutions to United Fire customers., as well as team members.
• Great attention to detail with accuracy in documentation recording.
• Dedication to continued growth and development, customer service, and the United Fire mission.
• NICET II certification is preferred but not required.
• Able to carry and move tools and equipment up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions – climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

INTERESTED?

If you are a values-driven individual that demonstrates professionalism and integrity through their work ethic and this position sounds like a great fit for your professional career goals, we would be excited to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and cover letter. United Fire is honored to offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and an hourly rate of $22 - $40 per hour, depending on experience. Within your cover letter, please share with us which of your core value(s) most align with ours.

United Fire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

United Fire also complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please message us through the portal with your application.

United Fire and Gorge HR have partnered up in the recruitment efforts of this position.