Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Technician – On-Call & Travel

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Orlando, Sanford (FL, FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC is seeking a skilled technician to inspect, test, service, and maintain commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems. The role supports regulatory compliance and customer safety while working independently or with a service team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with hood suppression or related fire protection systems, plus relevant manufacturer certifications. Some travel up to 25% and on-call rotations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2–5 years’ experience servicing kitchen hood suppression systems or related fire protection systems preferred.
• Pre-engineered Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Permit and Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit preferred.
• Manufacturer certifications (Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Kidde) preferred; NFPA 17A knowledge preferred; local codes knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, and maintain kitchen hood fire suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 17A, manufacturer requirements, and local fire codes.
• Perform system installations, repairs, and upgrades as needed.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
• Complete service documentation, inspection reports, and deficiency notices accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with customers, fire marshals, and internal scheduling teams to ensure successful service delivery.
• Maintain service vehicles, tools, and inventory in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations or after-hours service as required.

Skills

Field service

NFPA 17A knowledge

Manufacturer certifications

Education

Ansul certification

Pyro-Chem certification

Kidde certification

Tools

Mobile service software

Smartphones

Job description

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC is seeking a skilled technician to inspect, test, service, and maintain commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems. The role supports regulatory compliance and customer safety while working independently or with a service team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with hood suppression or related fire protection systems, plus relevant manufacturer certifications. Some travel up to 25% and on-call rotations may be required.