Fire Suppression Technician (Fire Extinguishers)

Summit Fire & Security; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician in Seattle, WA to inspect, service, and maintain fire extinguishers and suppression systems. This role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and customer relationships.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, preferred state certification, and 2 years of experience in the fire life safety industry. Comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and maintain portable fire extinguishers.
• Repair or replace damaged components of fire suppression systems.
• Use required tools and equipment for repair work.

Skills

Fire Life Safety Industry experience

Professional computer skills

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State certification

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for someone to inspect, service, and maintain portable fire extinguishers for our commercial customers. You’ll build strong customer relationships through dependable, high‑quality service while being supported by a team that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and your long‑term growth. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment and have your ICC and FEX1 certifications, this is a place where you can make a real impact.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Fire Suppression Technician is to provide installation, inspection, service and/or repair of Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Exit Lights and/or any Pre‑Engineered Suppression Systems including any associated Detection & 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.
• Be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a 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 of 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• State or any required certification, preferred.
• 2 years of Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
• 2 years of professional computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• Must have ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical & Work Environment 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 occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long‑term disability – employer paid
• Short‑term disability – employer paid
• Additional voluntary ancillary benefits such as accident and hospital indemnity
• Life insurance for team members and dependents
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, affirmative action employer. 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.