General Labourer UBC – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC)
The Total Group of Companies | Fire Solutions | Rescue | Medical | HSE•Burnaby, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking General Labourers to assist with fire hose testing at Firehall 10, UBC. This temporary position involves working outdoors in a team environment to perform hose testing in accordance with NFPA standards.
Requirements
- Physically fit and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full project duration
- CSA-approved steel-toe boots required
Nice To Haves
- Firefighter training an asset
- Previous labour or fire equipment handling experience is an asset, but not required
Responsibilities
- Unloading, laying out, and organizing fire hoses in the parking lot
- Visually inspecting fire hose jackets and couplings for defects
- Connecting hoses to testing manifolds and fire hydrants
- Pressurizing hoses to required PSI levels for testing (as per NFPA 1962)
- Monitoring and recording test durations and pressure readings
- Identifying leaks, failures, or damage and tagging out defective hoses
- Draining, drying, and re-rolling hoses after successful testing
- Cleaning and reloading hoses into storage or trucks
- Keeping the work area organized and safe throughout the day
- Following all safety protocols and working under supervisor direction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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