Fire Suppression Technician

Premierfire; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A company specializing in fire safety is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician in Paducah, Kentucky. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and testing fire suppression systems while adhering to safety regulations. Applicants should have a State Fire Extinguisher certification and two years of field experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Two years applicable field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have satisfactory pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and test fire suppression systems.
• Communicate NFPA code requirements to customers.
• Perform hydrostatic tests on low and high pressure cylinders.
• Install and maintain suppression systems per relevant codes.

Skills

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Communication skills

Hydrostatic testing

Installation and maintenance

Education

State Fire Extinguisher certification

Manufacturer Wet Chem certification

Manufacturer Dry Chem certification

Job description

Overview

Premier Fire & Security, an APi Group Life Safety USA company, has an opening for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a Fire Suppression Technician. This position will work from our Paducah, Kentucky office.

Premier Fire & Security has over 50 years of experience in the fire suppression industry and has expanded its footprint to serve customers throughout the Southeast. We offer a range of services including: fire sprinkler systems, security systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazards systems, voice data systems and fire extinguisher products.

A Fire Suppression Technician i nspects, repairs, and tests fire suppression systems and monitoring devices. Work is performed both at the maintenance and repair shop as well as at customer sites. All functions must be performed accurately and within time constraints, adhering to safety and health rules and regulations, and demonstrating safe work practices while performing the following functions are mandatory.

• Interprets, follows and communicates NFPA 10, 12, 17, 17A, 96 and 2001 codes.
• Communicates code requirements to customers to promote service of suppression systems.
• Performs hydrostatic tests on various low and high pressure cylinders.
• Installs, maintains and services range hood suppression systems per NFPA 96 and 17A code requirements
• Installs, maintains and services Dry Chemical suppression systems per NFPA 17 code requirements
• Installs, maintains and services CO2 suppression systems per NFPA 12 code requirements.
• Possess the skills to communicate manufacturer specifications and applicable codes to customers so proper repairs/updates can be made to their systems.
• Reacts to changes in productivity, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Two years applicable field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Fire Extinguisher certification
• Manufacturer Wet chem and Dry Chem suppression certificate

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
• Must hold a Valid driver’s license
• Must have satisfactory pre-employment drug screen and physical

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Premier is a Drug Free workplace as defined by the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act Policy and participates in E-Verify.

Premier Fire & Security is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

EOE AA M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.