National Deficiency Specialist

The role

You will estimate the cost and labor needed to fix deficiencies found in life safety systems. You will work with local Division teams and act as a liaison between teams and Divisions.

What you will do

• Clarify and assess deficiency particulars in life safety systems with local Division teams
• Estimate inspection deficiency costs: installation, estimating, materials, design time, labor hours and service
• Coordinate and communicate with Divisions on the status of deficiency creation and closing
• Follow up with stakeholders to keep progress moving
• Act as liaison between teams and Divisions and deliver quotes
• Support team members during deficiency rectification
• Maintain accurate documentation of deficiency-related activities
• Gather and analyze data to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Stay updated on industry standards and regulations for life safety systems

Required qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in service repair estimating
• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, backflow assemblies, suppression and security systems
• Ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations such as Fire Marshal rules, NFPA 72, ADA, NFPA, and building and safety regulations
• Highly motivated and organized, able to handle adversity in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with team members, divisions and customers
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for training
• Ability to work remotely if required and collaborate with team members in different office locations

Nice to have

• Experience in the life safety industry (listed as preferred experience for service repair estimating)

Benefits

• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance for full-time employees
• Employee apparel program
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for training and advancement

Before you apply

• VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer

About the company

VSC Fire & Security delivers fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including suppression, detection, sprinklers, alarms and security systems. The company was founded in 1958 and is described as a premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast.