Fire Safety Technician, PM- Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

• Evaluating and making general maintenance repairs on fire protection systems according to the National Fire Codes, Florida Fire Prevention Codes, and Publix Policy


• coordinating vendor inspections, testing and maintenance of fire and life safety equipment on time table as prescribed per applicable code requirements (this includes communicating and scheduling vendor site visits with Lakeland Support facility management in order to conduct inspections)


•  conducting fire and life safety inspections of all Lakeland Support facilities to ensure compliance


•  coordinating special maintenance and remodel projects for Lakeland Support facilities.


• investigate fire alarm issues and schedule vendor site visits


• thread and groove schedule 40 pipe up to 6”


• willingness to complete online courses through NFPA and attend the Florida State Fire College extinguisher program


• educating managers on accidental water discharge and fire alarm procedures


• maintaining fire pumps in accordance with NFPA 20


• communicating with the local fire department about fire alarm and life safety issues that arise

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience


•  be at least 20 years of age


•  have a valid driver license and maintain an excellent driving record


•  be available outside of normally scheduled work hours to respond to emergencies


•  willingness to be on call and able to be onsite within 30 minutes


•  willingness to work weekends, holidays, nights for extended periods of time


•  1-year experience in fire systems maintenance, or experience with fire sprinkler equipment, extinguishers, fire alarm systems and how they work


•  ability to withstand environmental conditions that may range from -20 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit


• ability to work in confined spaces or heights up to 45’ for long periods of time


•  experience with NFPA fire codes, general maintenance best practices, and tool usage


•  excellent written and verbal communication skills


•  good analytical skills


•  ability to read and interpret architectural plans, blueprints, and technical materials


•  good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team member)


•  the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with little supervision


•  obvious enthusiasm, initiative and pride in his or her work


•  commitment to Publix and our Mission.

• National Institute of Fire Safety Training - Certification: 1, or experience in a fire and or safety related field, and

• two years fire related experience in fire systems or maintenance.

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
  

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