Special Hazards and Suppression Technician

What we offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Special Hazards/Suppression Technician

The Special Hazard/Suppression Technician is responsible for performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and installations of clean-agent, special hazard, and/or non-water-based fire suppression systems.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$110,000 per year depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Performance of daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on various clean-agent and suppression systems
• Complete installation and repairs on clean-agent/suppression systems
• Service and test
• Complete electronic and/or hand written inspection reports
• Document time worked as well as all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Absorb and assist the scheduling and completion of assigned duties
• Ability to work independently and use provided personal protective equipment

Job Qualifications

• NICET Level II or III for Special Hazard Systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in the fire protection industry
• Possess an understanding of NFPA and building and fire codes
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor