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Since 1946, Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection has been providing full-service fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and security systems to its customers, while maintaining our reputation as being one of the best companies in the business in the Northeast region.  

At Davis-Ulmer 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.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Design Trainee to support our team in Amherst, NY.  As a Designer in Training, you will learn to design various dry and wet fire protection systems. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learn and use design software for 2-D and 3-D drawings.
  • Reads, interprets building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents
  • Prepares fire protection shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes
  • Prepares equipment stock lists and fabrication lists for fabrication of fire protection piping and hangers and purchases material as necessary
  • Surveys existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire protection systems
  • Works closely with Design Manager, Sr. Designer, Project Managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company
  • Attends related training classes, courses and seminars as requested by supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Good planning and problem-solving skills
  • Good math skills.
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Moderate to advanced computer skills
  • Time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read & analyze building construction documents
  • Good mathematical skills

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma / GED required
  • Associate’s degree in CAD, Architecture Technology, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science or a related field preferred.
  • Experience, in AutoCad, Revit, and Navisworks is preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Valid Driver's License
  • NICET certifications 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)

Hourly Wage: $20-$24/hour

Why work for Davis-Ulmer? 

  • We offer competitive pay for experienced individuals.
  • We are owned by the APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation based in Minnesota.  This is a benefit that provides financial support and backing, world-class training, and leadership development.
  • We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
  • We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
  • We hire people whose values align with ours.  This is a key element of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
  • Many of our employees have worked with us for over 30 years.  We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.

Davis-Ulmer offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match program, employer funded profit-sharing plan and a variety of voluntary benefits. 

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."