Industrial Firefighter – Fire Hose Testing & Maintenance (Vancouver, BC)
The Total Group of Companies | Fire Solutions | Rescue | Medical | HSE•Burnaby, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
Total Group of Companies is seeking an Industrial Firefighter to assist with fire hose testing and maintenance at Firehall 10 at the University of British Columbia. This is a temporary, physically demanding position in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The successful candidate must be prepared to handle fire hose throughout the shift and work as part of a team in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, move, and handle fire hose throughout the shift
- Able to work with hoses ranging from approximately 1.5 inches to 5 inches in diameter
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors, rain or shine
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
- Reliable and able to follow instructions and safe work procedures
- Comfortable recording information in spreadsheets
Nice To Haves
- Fire-service or industrial-fire experience is preferred
- Previous fire hose testing or equipment-maintenance experience is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Remove fire hoses from trucks
- Unload, lay out and organize fire hoses for testing
- Visually inspect hose jackets and couplings for defects
- Connect hoses to testing equipment, manifolds and fire hydrants
- Assist with filling and pressurizing hoses for testing
- Monitor test durations and pressure readings
- Identify leaks, failures or damage
- Record testing information and results in spreadsheets
- Drain, dry and re-roll hoses once testing is complete
- Re-rack tested equipment and reload it into trucks
- Clean and organize the work area and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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