Door and Damper Technician

Job Description

LSS Life Safety Services® specializes in the inspection, installation and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors and fire barrier management services in commercial facilities across the United States. Considered a leader in the fire safety industry, LSS Life Safety Services® is committed to providing commercial facilities with fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®.

Company Conformance Statements (Core Values)

• Dependable
• Pride & Ownership of Work
• Accountable
• Problem Solving
• Empathy & Respect

Position purpose:
Life Safety Services is looking for a carpenter to complete repair and installation of commercial fire doors, frames and hardware within existing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of working in the door and hardware industry.

This position is year‑round and travels 100%: work 10 days and be home 4 days – The company will cover the cost of lodging and transportation.

• Inspect, install, and repair fire door frames, doors, locksets, latches, closers, strike plates, and miscellaneous door and frame hardware and material to bring up to NFPA code requirements.
• Fill holes in frames/doors, shim to correct clearances.
• Install closers and hardware to fix latching and closing issues.
• Work with metal stud framing and drywall to shore up door frame repairs.
• Establish plan of action for door replacement through facilities in a time‑efficient manner and execute said plan.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Use carpenter hand tools (drill, screws, screwdriver, tap & die sets, sander, etc.).

• 2+ years of experience working on residential or commercial doors and hardware installation/repair.
• Experience repairing and/or replacing doors.
• Ability to read construction drawings and work through a facility self‑directed.
• Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational/attention to detail skills.
• Ability to use laptop or tablet for progress documentation.
• Self‑starter, excellent listener, attention to detail and completes tasks efficiently with limited direction.
• Ability to travel 100%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Must be willing to submit to TB test, Flu vaccination and other required vaccinations (MMR, Flu, Varicella, etc.).

• Thorough knowledge of NFPA, ICC, and other codes as they relate to Fire and Smoke Doors, specifically NFPA 80, 105, and 101.
• Experience repairing and/or replacing fire and smoke doors in commercial facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial fire door hardware and components.
• Experience sourcing the proper fire‑rated door hardware and doors to meet code compliance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance (voluntary life, accident, critical illness and short‑term disability).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• 401K with company matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LSS is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in America. LSS Life Safety Services® helps facilities ensure safety by delivering solutions that provide our customers with peace of mind. We specialize in the inspection, installation and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors and fire barrier management services in commercial facilities across the United States.