Careers
GFS Texas is a multifaceted, full service fire sprinkler and life safety systems company specializing in the installation, service and inspection of a wide variety of automatic fire sprinkler systems and special hazard systems throughout the DFW Metroplex. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team of professionals.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to customerservice@gfstexas.com or click “apply now” to start an email directly from this page.
Now accepting resumes for the following positions:
Designer (NICET I, II or III)
GFS Texas – Dallas, TX
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Position Description
Summary Uses CAD equipment to provide support to Engineering department by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for installation. Make copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to database. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions / problems to lead designers or chief engineer. Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology. Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with as much accuracy and detail as possible to enable the field installation to be completed with as few design errors as possible.
- Reviews work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design and designs fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
- Calculates figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout and installation processes.
- Submits design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtains permits as required. Confers with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enters editing information into computer.
- Keys in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff.
- Makes final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
- Make revisions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings.
- Sketches rough layout of system and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
- Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of layout and systems.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; or 48 to 60 months (five years) related experience and/or training in the design of fire sprinkler systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of CAD Design software and Micro Soft Office products Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- NICET Level 1 Certification preferred, but not required
Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout.
- Ability to make technical presentation internally and to customers.
- Must have a sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes.
- Prefer to have survey skills and an understanding of the construction coordination process.
GFS Texas provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants.
Fire Sprinkler & Service | Contract Sales
GFS Texas – Dallas, TX
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GFS Texas is currently expanding our service operations and offers tremendous opportunities to those service minded individuals in the fire protection marketplace.
The Sales Rep must be experienced in the following within the fire sprinkler and fire alarm industry:
- Conduct the sales activities of the Service Department.
- Execute assigned sales activities.
- Sales strategies are adhered to.
- Competitive activities in the areas of pricing and customer service are observed to keep GFS Texas competitive and profitable.
- New customers are sought out to expand GFS Texas customer base.
- Ensure that all proposals and contracts are processed and that any information required to complete client billing is given to bookkeeping personnel on a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships through quotes, anticipating needs, resolving concerns and complaints and providing technical support.
- The level of customer service provided to the customer meets or exceeds company standards to maximize customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three or more years of successful sales experience preferably with Fire Protection and Life Safety products and systems
- Exceptional presentation skills with demonstrated sales techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage a Territory with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated leadership and proven negotiation skills and sales achievements.
- Self-motivated with dedicated client services focus and strong desire to succeed
- Ability to work well independently as well as be a team player
- Understanding of Codes as they apply to Fire Protection is a plus
- Valid driver license
- Must successfully complete an employment background investigation and drug screening
Applicants must have five to seven years experience working in similar environments, preferably from the automatic fire sprinkler industry. They must be self motivated and require limited supervision with a strong customer service mentality. The compensation for this sales position is a generous base salary.
GFS Texas provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants.
Fire Alarm & Service | Contract Sales
GFS Texas – Dallas, TX
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GFS Texas is currently expanding our service operations and offers tremendous opportunities to those service minded individuals in the fire protection marketplace.
The Sales Rep must be experienced in the following within the fire sprinkler and fire alarm industry:
- Conduct the sales activities of the Service Department.
- Execute assigned sales activities.
- Sales strategies are adhered to.
- Competitive activities in the areas of pricing and customer service are observed to keep GFS Texas competitive and profitable.
- New customers are sought out to expand GFS Texas customer base.
- Ensure that all proposals and contracts are processed and that any information required to complete client billing is given to bookkeeping personnel on a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships through quotes, anticipating needs, resolving concerns and complaints and providing technical support.
- The level of customer service provided to the customer meets or exceeds company standards to maximize customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three or more years of successful sales experience preferably with Fire Protection and Life Safety products and systems
- Exceptional presentation skills with demonstrated sales techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage a Territory with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated leadership and proven negotiation skills and sales achievements.
- Self-motivated with dedicated client services focus and strong desire to succeed
- Ability to work well independently as well as be a team player
- Understanding of Codes as they apply to Fire Protection is a plus
- Valid driver license
- Must successfully complete an employment background investigation and drug screening
Applicants must have five to seven years experience working in similar environments, preferably from the automatic fire sprinkler industry. They must be self motivated and require limited supervision with a strong customer service mentality. The compensation for this sales position is a generous base salary.
GFS Texas provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants.
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