Fire Suppression Service Technician

The Hiller Companies; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to join its Alabama team. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

Our team delivers installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment worldwide. You will service commercial, industrial, and residential systems with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to install and service fire suppression systems.
• Commitment to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain fire suppression systems (clean agent, dry chemical, CO2, foam, and other hazardous applications).
• Perform inspections, service, and maintenance on wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Test suppression system components including alarms, gauges, and release mechanisms.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose issues to return systems to operation promptly.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate system status and operating procedures to clients.

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Suppression Technician. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary

Suppression technicians are responsible for delivering outstanding customer service with tasks related to the installation, modification, inspection, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain a variety of fire suppression systems, including clean agent systems, dry chemical, CO2, foam, and other special hazards fire protection applications.
• Perform routine inspections, service, and maintenance tasks on wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This includes inspecting, testing, cleaning components, and verifying system functionality.
• Perform testing of suppression system components, including alarms, pressure gauges, and release mechanisms.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose issues and malfunctions with fire suppression systems, resolving them efficiently to bring systems back to normal working conditions.
• Be willing to perform routine inspections of fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients by addressing inquiries, concerns, and service requests promptly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain the condition of their fire suppression systems, providing instruction and education on system operation, functionality, best practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Providing emergency service to investigate and diagnose alarm and trouble conditions to determine cause and take corrective action.
• Manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Maintaining accurate and precise documentation of all work orders daily, including completing and submitting all required task‑related, activity, productivity, and thorough inspection reports with customer signatures to the inspection manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper maintenance, care, and upkeep of all company-provided equipment, including trucks, lifts, and tools.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment with strict attention to all safety requirements, demonstrating an understanding of and adherence to all safety regulations and practices.
• Making sure all work complies with relevant local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.