Fire Suppression Technician I - System Maintenance Pro

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

Tessera is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Technician to inspect, test, and maintain complex water-based systems including AFFF deluge systems. You will ensure compliance with NFPA/UFC codes and support various firefighting equipment installations and repairs.

Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with other trade teams to uphold safety and reliability across facilities. A state license and ability to obtain security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma/GED is required.
• 3-5 years' experience in fire protection technology or a related field is preferred.
• NICET II certification required.
• Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certification required within 1 year.
• Backflow specialty plumber (PL30) preferred.
• Knowledge of local fire codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices, and critical components required.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect building water-base fire protection systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on fire protection systems (AFFF Deluge, Low-Expansion Foam, Pre-Action, Dry, Water Mist and Water Spray).
• Assist in adjustment, repair, or replacement of leaky joints, pipes, valves and equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace support systems like compressors and nitrogen generators.
• Investigate and repair obstructions and impairments.
• Apply NFPA and UFC code requirements during installations, repairs and maintenance.
• Operate required tools and inspect Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP).
• Operate and maintain self-propelled boom lifts and other access equipment.

Skills

NICET II

BAT certification

PL30

Fire codes

Reading schematics

Sprinkler controls

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Tools

None

Job description

Tessera is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Technician to inspect, test, and maintain complex water-based systems including AFFF deluge systems. You will ensure compliance with NFPA/UFC codes and support various firefighting equipment installations and repairs.

Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with other trade teams to uphold safety and reliability across facilities. A state license and ability to obtain security clearances may be required.