Fire Suppression Technician

Bass United Fire Security Systems Inc; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Short and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bass United Fire Security Systems Inc is looking for an experienced Fire Suppression Service Technician in Pompano Beach, Florida. The role involves inspecting, servicing, and maintaining fire suppression systems including extinguishers and kitchen hoods.

The successful candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in the fire suppression environment and possess strong communication and organizational skills. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits such as paid time off, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and sense of urgency.
• Physically capable of performing essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems.
• Complete repairs of fire extinguishers and system cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports.

Skills

Effective human relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of fire protection industry

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Service Technician to inspect, service, test, and maintain suppression systems, including but not limited to fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems, including fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods.
• Complete basic to standard level complexity repair of fire extinguishers, system cylinders, and DOT-specified cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ensure facility and inventory are kept in a safe and orderly state.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the fire protection industry and products.
• Work with customer(s) to perform deficiency repairs.
• Identify opportunities to perform inspections at new customer sites.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade current equipment according to code requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of fire suppression or related code requirements.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving record screening according to required guidelines.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of yourself or others.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Sciens is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.