Fire Suppression Superintendent

Summit Fire & Security; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to lead the launch of our new suppression division. You will oversee installation, inspection, service, and repair of fire suppression and detection systems, working with NFPA codes and customer teams.

This on-site role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to travel up to 90% of the time while building customer relationships and driving division growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• State or any required certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, inspection, service, and repair of fire suppression components.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot and identify defective components in suppression systems.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Travel to job sites up to 90% of the time and complete projects on schedule.
• Document work orders and maintain vehicle, tools, and safety compliance.

Skills

Fire life safety

Computer skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certification preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fire Suppression Technician will take a lead role in launching and building the new Suppression division, helping establish operations, develop customer relationships, and drive growth. This hands-on position will lead the installation, inspection, service, and repair of fire extinguishers, emergency exit lights, and pre-engineered suppression systems, including associated detection and control systems, with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Use required tools and test equipment such as power machines groovers, cutters, band saw, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, and/or Detection & Control systems components.


• Comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, and systems such as all types of fire extinguishers, pre-engineered suppression systems and/or Detection & Control systems.


• Troubleshoot and identify defective components of pre-engineered suppression systems.


• Repair or replace damaged components of pre-engineered suppression systems as well as fire extinguishers and/or Detection & Control systems.


• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.


• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.


• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.


• Complete documentation on work orders.


• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Employee must always know location all related safety documentation on each project.


• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.


• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.


• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• State or any required certification, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2 Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.


• 2 years of professional computer skills.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.


• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.


• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff...

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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