Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Technician

About the role

You will perform operating and maintenance duties in support of the fire protection systems throughout the Airport facilities and other Port of Seattle properties. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wet, dry, and deluge systems and other tasks related to the fire protection systems throughout Port of Seattle facilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test sprinkler systems in compliance with Port of Seattle policy, industry standards, state, and federal law.
• Provide inspection, testing, and maintenance for wet, dry, pre-action, deluge fire sprinkler systems, as well as fire pumps per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25 standards.
• Report deficiencies to Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in a timely and effective manner to prevent additional repairs.
• Perform on-call duties as outlined and as required by contract obligations and management.
• Complete all paperwork directly related to inspections, deficiencies, and repairs in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Experienced – Five (5) years of journey level fire suppression systems experience in an industrial environment.
• Licenses/Certifications – Current NICET II license or ASSE 15101 certification or higher and a State of Washington Fire/Sprinkler Inspector I&T Certification.
• Desired – City of Seattle, AS-1, SC-1, and FA-1 certifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable – Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and operate the fire systems.
• Agile/Flexible – Awareness of the complex working environment requiring adaptation to frequent changes in priorities and responsibilities.
• Strong Communicator – Capability to deliver information both formally and informally at all levels of the organization using both verbal and written formats.
• Logs on work orders must be completed by end of shift each day.

Skills

• Driver’s License – Required to possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License for travel to local project sites.
• Work Schedule – May be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Work Environment – Generally works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights, and/or in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Pay – $67.75/hour = $140,920/yr with NICET II or higher, Swing +10%, Graveyard +15%, Annual License 100% Reimbursement, 1.5x OT for 11th hour worked, 2.0x DT for 12th hour+ worked, 2.0x DT over 55 hours/week worked, 13 Paid Holidays (11 designated, 2 personal, 10 hours each), 2.0x time worked on holidays, Vacation 80 hours/year first 3 years, 120 hours for years 3-10, 160 hours for years 11-15, 200 hours for years over 15, minimum 80 hours/yr Sick leave, 50 hours/yr LWOP allowed, paid Jury Duty, paid Bereavement 30-50 hours per occurrence, 100% paid Medical, 16.5% gross compensation employer paid to Pension, $170/yr Safety Shoe Stipend, Training opportunities available.

Pay

$67.75/hour = $140,920/yr with NICET II or higher, Swing +10%, Graveyard +15%, Annual License 100% Reimbursement, 1.5x OT for 11th hour worked, 2.0x DT for 12th hour+ worked, 2.0x DT over 55 hours/week worked, 13 Paid Holidays (11 designated, 2 personal, 10 hours each), 2.0x time worked on holidays, Vacation 80 hours/year first 3 years, 120 hours for years 3-10, 160 hours for years 11-15, 200 hours for years over 15, minimum 80 hours/yr Sick leave, 50 hours/yr LWOP allowed, paid Jury Duty, paid Bereavement 30-50 hours per occurrence, 100% paid Medical, 16.5% gross compensation employer paid to Pension, $170/yr Safety Shoe Stipend, Training opportunities available.