Fire Suppression Technician

About the role

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Kitchen Fire Suppression System Technician who’s ready to help keep commercial kitchens safe. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and installing kitchen fire suppression systems, ensuring everything is compliant and safe.

Responsibilities

• Use required tools and test equipment such as power machines, groovers, cutters, band saws, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, and/or Detection & Control systems components.
• Show 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.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc. Complete documentation on work orders.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. State or any required certification, preferred.

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
• Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, 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.
• Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program