Kitchen Suppression Lead Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a Sr Technician to lead advanced Kitchen Suppression installation and service. The role involves independent execution while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and AHJ expectations.

Responsible for installation, inspection, testing, and repair of complex pre-engineered systems with emphasis on kitchen suppression. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of fire and life safety experience, a clean driving record, and a Tennessee

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fire and life safety industry as a technician.
• Tennessee state inspector license is highly preferred.
• Ability to independently complete projects and ensure compliance with codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, and repair on complex pre-engineered systems.
• Diagnose system failures and direct corrective actions.
• Mentor technicians and apprentices; provide field guidance.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensure jobsite safety.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Skills

Pre-engineered systems knowledge

NFPA standards knowledge

Code compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tennessee state inspector license (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Pre-Engineered Sr Technician will perform advanced Kitchen Suppression installation and service. The technician is capable of completing installation jobs independently while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, and repair on complex pre-engineered systems with heavy emphasis on kitchen suppression systems. Diagnose system failures and direct corrective actions. Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and AHJ expectations. Review and validate inspection reports and documentation. Mentor technicians and apprentices; provide field guidance. Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues. Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensure jobsite safety and cleanliness. Respond to emergency service calls. Use of hand tools and testing equipment. Travel to job sites as required. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of experience in fire and life safety industry as a technician. Tennessee state inspector license is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects. Strong understanding of pre-engineered systems and applicable codes. Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications. Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments. Ability to lift 50+ pounds. Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments. Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.

Other Duties

Adheres to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct.

Pay

Dependent on Industry experience.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.