Fire Suppression Technician

At LifeSafety Management, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Suppression Technician to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and compliance of kitchen fire suppression systems across various establishments, including restaurants, cafeterias, and hotels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire suppression systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections and maintenance of suppression systems to ensure functionality and compliance with all local, state, and national fire codes.
• Install new fire suppression systems according to manufacturer specifications and local regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in fire suppression systems, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Educate and train staff at client locations on the proper use and maintenance of the fire suppression systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed service reports and documentation for each inspection or service call.
• Coordinate with fire inspectors and other safety personnel for system approvals and certifications.
• Stay updated with the latest fire protection technologies and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certification from a recognized fire protection body
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to educate and engage with clients effectively
• Physical fitness to perform demanding tasks, which may include lifting heavy equipment and working in tight spaces
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fire suppression systems or a related field
• Strong understanding of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams

Compensation: $25 - $32/hour

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)