Kitchen and Dry Chemical Suppression Technician

Canadian Fire Alarm Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Benefits including LTD

Company vehicle with fuel allowance

Education incentives

Job summary

Steadfast Fire is seeking a Kitchen and Dry Chemical Suppression Technician to support our growing client base in Ontario. The ideal candidate brings 2 years of related experience and familiarity with the Ontario Fire Code and NFPA standards 10, 17, 17A and 96.

Training is available for highly motivated individuals with mechanical aptitude. You will inspect, install, modify and service kitchen fire suppression systems, extinguishers, hoses and emergency lighting, and you’ll prepare detailed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years direct related experience inspecting and/or repairing kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and emergency lighting.
• Willingness to train a candidate with mechanical/technical aptitude through manufacturer and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites; perform annual inspections of kitchen fire suppression systems and related equipment.
• Assist in installation of new kitchen fire suppression systems.
• Complete modifications to existing systems.
• Assess code requirements and advise clients on service, maintenance, replacement or upgrades.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports.
• Remove equipment for recharge/testing by in-house staff.
• Return equipment to original locations.
• Make on-site repairs and install new equipment.

Skills

2 years exp

Ontario Fire Code

NFPA 10

NFPA 17

NFPA 17A

NFPA 96

Job description

Kitchen and Dry Chemical Suppression Technician

Our team of technicians needs another member to compliment the delivery of our products and services.

This is due in part to our constantly increasing client base and our superior level of customer service delivered by all our technicians.

At present we have one opening in our kitchen fire suppression department for the right individual. Ideally you have 2 years experience and have a proven knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code and NFPA # 10,17 17A and 96.

Special Note* We are also open to training an individual who posesses mechanical and technical aptitude to excel in this position. Full manufacturer and on the job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites; perform annual inspections of kitchen fire suppression systems, dry chemical fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and emergency lighting.
• Assist in the installation of new kitchen fire suppression systems
• Complete modifications to existing systems.
• Asses code requirements and make recommendations to clients to service, maintain, replace or upgrade equipment.
• Complete accurate and detailed inspection reports.
• Complete the removal of equipment from sites for recharge and testing by our in house staff.
• Complete return of equipment to original locations.
• Make repairs as required on site and install new equipment.

Qualifications

• - Minimum 2 years direct related experience inspecting and/or repairing kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and emergency lighting.
• - Special Note* We are also open to training an individual who posesses mechanical and technical aptitude to excel in this position. Full manufacturer and on the job training is provided.
• - A passion for customer service, the want and need to succeed by providing the clients a quality service experience.
• - The desire to make a difference and educate the client on the code requirements and safety reasoning for the equipment we service and sell.
• - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• - Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 50lbs and climb ladders and scaffolding
• - Possess a valid motor vehicle license (Class G) (with a clean drivers abstract)

Compensation

• - We offer acompetitve hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
• - We offer a cross selling incentive for finding service and sales for other departments in the company! i.e.: Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Kitchen Suppression
• - Eligible for Group Health Benefits including Long Term Disability
• - Company vehicle complete with fuel and automotive service expense account
• - Education incentives

Interested applicants may send a copy of their resume to [e-mail]