Fire Suppression Technician

Job Summary

The purpose of the Fire Suppression Technician is to provide installation, inspection, service and/or repair of Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Exit Lights and/or any Pre-Engineered Suppression Systems including any associated Detection & Control Systems with minimal supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• Use required tools and test equipment such as power machines, groovers, cutters, band saw, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, and/or Detection & Control systems components.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, and systems such as all types of fire extinguishers, pre-engineered suppression systems and/or Detection & Control systems.
• Troubleshoot and identify defective components of pre-engineered suppression systems.
• Repair or replace damaged components of pre-engineered suppression systems as well as fire extinguishers and/or Detection & Control systems.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• State or any required certification, preferred.
• 2 Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
• 2 years of professional computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Employee will occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift over 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Work Environment: Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
• Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.
• Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

About Us

We are interested in hiring individuals who are passionate about life safety, have integrity, work in partnership with our customers and community, and strive for operational excellence. We are a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a wide range of capabilities including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across various verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and are proud of our reputation for quality work. We offer extensive training opportunities, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and an industry-leading benefits package. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.