Apply for the Fire Safety Technician, PM- Lakeland job opening.Fire Safety Technician, PM- Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 33833BR
Department: Finance (Loss Prevention/Security)
Working Hours: PM hours vary
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2025

$49 - 68k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to coordinate general fire safety system testing and inspections, implement recommended system enhancements, and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all fire and life safety equipment located within the Lakeland Support facilities. This position also provides general education and training on fire prevention, and emergency evacuation procedures for Security Officers, Support facility managers, staff, and associates.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring effective fire safety systems and procedures via on-going maintenance, testing, monitoring, and training.
• Evaluating fire system readiness and making general maintenance repairs on fire protection systems according to Publix Policy, National Fire Codes, and Florida Fire Prevention Codes.
• Conducting fire and life safety inspections and overseeing fire drills for Publix support facilities.
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of fire safety systems related to remodeling and expansion projects for Publix support facilities.

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• 6 months in fire systems maintenance, or basic knowledge of fire equipment
• Be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Basic knowledge of fire codes to recognize fire and safety violations and provide corrective action
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance best practices to perform repairs, using the correct tools and parts and to understand proper maintenance procedures and techniques for the repair of fire and life safety equipment
• Basic knowledge of tool usage to perform repairs on fire sprinkler equipment, using tools, such as pipe wrenches, portable drills, etc.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion when working
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance
• Ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
• Ability to manage time so that the priority of the activities determines the timing and amount of attention they receive
• Ability to understand and apply new information, procedures, or principles to perform job duties
• Ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information in documents or on the computer, such as prices, quantity, weights, lists or data
• Ability to effectively resolve problems; identify and analyze key information from multiple sources; determine the root causes and find solutions to eliminate them; proactively anticipate potential problems and implement or modify systems to prevent their occurrence
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analyze and interpret architectural plans, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to work and focus in environmental conditions that could range from -20 to 120 degrees
• Basic skills with Microsoft Word and Access
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and on call 24/7 as business needs require

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Preferred Qualifications

• National Institute of Fire and Safety Training, Certification: 1, or experience in a fire and or safety related field
• One year fire related experience in fire systems or maintenance
• Extinguisher certification and NFPA Online Courses as required
• Professional Licenses encouraged, but not required
• Basic skills with Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word and Access

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Benefits

• 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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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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