Fire Suppression Technician

Summit Companies • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

The Fire Suppression Technician installs, inspects, services, repairs, or replaces fire extinguishers and pre-engineered suppression systems. The role uses required tools and test equipment, troubleshoots system components, documents work orders, and tracks work orders, materials, and time using Field Service Lightning. The technician follows company safety programs, policies, and procedures; communicates professionally with internal and external customers; and completes scheduled projects punctually and on time. The position also includes maintaining a company-provided vehicle, attending training to stay current with technology and code changes, and training service technician trainees. Travel is required 20% of the time and may involve overnight stays. Work regularly takes place outdoors, with occasional indoor office work, and requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

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 SFP’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, and standing or walking for extended periods; occasional lifting over 50 pounds and working at heights are also required.
• Ability to work outdoors regularly and tolerate exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise.
• Ability to consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• State or other required certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, service, repair, or replace fire extinguishers and pre-engineered suppression systems.
• Use required tools and test equipment, including power machine groovers, cutters, band saws, and lifts.
• Troubleshoot pre-engineered suppression systems and identify defective components.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Arrive punctually at work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, and time on the job.
• Complete work-order documentation.
• Follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of relevant safety documentation for each project.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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