Lead Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician

Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC in South Plainfield is seeking a Lead Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician. This role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing kitchen suppression systems for commercial clients. Candidates must have experience with NFPA codes, be able to work on ladders and lifts, and possess a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive hourly pay, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401K match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less required.
• Two years' experience inspecting restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in small spaces.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and repair kitchen suppression systems.
• Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and inspections.
• Maintain proper documentation and compliance with codes.

Skills

Inspecting fire suppression systems

Understanding NFPA codes

Customer communication

Detail-oriented service documentation

Ability to work on ladders and lifts

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Lead Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician

Confires Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware for more than 40 years. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Confires delivers inspection, testing, monitoring, installation, and repair services across a wide range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinklers, kitchen fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV.

At Confires and our affiliated companies, our people are the foundation of our success. We're committed to hiring and developing talented, passionate professionals who share our mission to protect lives and property. As we continue to grow, we offer meaningful career opportunities within a dynamic organization focusing on customer service, technical expertise, collaboration and long‑term success.

About The Opportunity

Confires is seeking a Lead Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair kitchen suppression systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on‑call rotation.

Compensation

• Hourly pay – based on experience
• Potential Quarterly Bonuses
• All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate

Job Duties

• Inspecting and repairing pre‑engineered restaurant fire suppression systems manufactured by ANSUL, Pyro Chem, Range Guard and Piranha.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA, manufacturer and local fire codes for restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Performing on‑site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems.
• Identifying NFPA code and non‑conformance issues.
• Maintaining proper documentation for all work performed.
• Perform fire marshal tests and inspections.
• Available for on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• A current and valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.
• Three years of licensed driving experience is required.
• Two or more years' experience inspecting restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of all NFPA codes.
• Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.
• Must have excellent attendance and can handle responsibility.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs, work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
• Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
• Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre‑tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company vehicle

Confires Fire Protection Service is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on **age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship** or because **he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws**.