Suppression Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety•Colorado Springs, CO

41d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining kitchen hood fire suppression systems. This role ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local fire codes, and manufacturer specifications to protect life and property from fire hazards. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies, and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Requirements

Experience with commercial and residential systems
Troubleshooting skills
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently
Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments
Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety
Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work
Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy
Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs
Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations
Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining kitchen hood fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens
Install or upgrade suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings
Test and repair systems already in place
Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code
Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
Protect and maintain company equipment.
Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
Respond to emergency service calls
Maintain a clean and safe workspace
Perform other duties assigned by management
Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent pay
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer