Fire Suppression Technician

Summit Fire Protection • La Crosse, WI

8h • $23 - $28

About The Position

The Fire Suppression Technician installs, inspects, services, troubleshoots, and repairs fire extinguishers and pre-engineered suppression systems. The role uses specified tools and test equipment, applies knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, documents work orders, tracks work through Field Service Lightning, and communicates professionally with internal and external customers. The technician follows company safety policies and procedures, maintains the company-provided vehicle, and attends training to stay current with technology, codes, and standards. The technician may train service technician trainees and perform other assigned duties.

The position requires travel 20% of the time, potentially including overnight stays. Work regularly takes place outdoors, with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise; occasional work takes place indoors in an office setting and may be performed alone or with others. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company safety policies.

Summit Fire Protection describes continued development, training, and education opportunities, including support for NICET and other career-advancing certifications. Eligible employees may receive competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of industry experience specifically within fire suppression.
• Two years of professional computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent bending, use of step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods; occasional lifting over 50 pounds, driving, sitting, stooping, twisting, balancing, crouching, and working at heights.
• Ability to meet the listed vision requirements, including color, near and far, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjustment of focus.
• Ability to work in the described environments and consistently wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• State or other required certification.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience may meet the job qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair fire extinguishers and pre-engineered suppression systems.
• Use required tools and test equipment, including power machine groovers, cutters, band saws, and lifts.
• Apply working knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, fire extinguishers, pre-engineered suppression systems, and/or fire alarm and security systems.
• Identify defective components and repair or replace damaged components of pre-engineered suppression systems and fire extinguishers.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Arrive punctually at required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, time on the job, and related information.
• Complete work-order documentation.
• Follow the company safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of project-related safety documentation.
• Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
• Attend seminars or similar education and training sessions to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
• Train service technician trainees in applicable aspects of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Training opportunities and career advancement.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Continued development, training, and education, including encouragement to pursue NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED