Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician

M&M Security • Goshen, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

M&M Fire Protection & Security, an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection, is seeking a Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician to service, inspect, and repair kitchen suppression systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis. The technician must also be available for an on-call rotation. The position involves inspecting and repairing pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems, responding to emergency troubleshooting calls, identifying code and non-conformance issues, maintaining detailed documentation, and performing fire marshal tests and inspections.

Compensation is hourly and based on experience. Potential quarterly bonuses are available. Hours worked between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. are paid at time-and-a-half. Emergency service calls have a four-hour minimum at time-and-a-half, and emergency calls on recognized holidays have a four-hour minimum at double time, in addition to eight hours of holiday pay at the regular rate.

The role requires varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends when needed. The technician may work on ladders and lifts, overhead, and in unusual or confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. A company vehicle is provided for take-home use.

Requirements

• Current and valid driver's license with three or fewer points.
• At least three years of licensed driving experience.
• At least two years of experience inspecting restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends when needed.
• Excellent attendance and ability to handle responsibility.
• Comfort working on ladders from 6 to 12 feet and on lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work overhead, and work in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Ability to communicate well with customers and explain work and necessary repairs.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail in service-work reports.
• Good organizational skills and ability to track service tickets and process required documents.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems manufactured by ANSUL, Pyro Chem, Range Guard, and Piranha.
• Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems.
• Identify NFPA code issues and non-conformance issues.
• Maintain proper documentation for all work performed.
• Perform fire marshal tests and inspections.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Communicate with customers about the work being performed and any necessary repairs.
• Write detailed service-work reports and keep track of service tickets and required documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle for take-home use
• Potential quarterly bonuses
• Premium pay for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Minimum paid time for emergency service calls and emergency calls on recognized holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed