Fire Suppression Service Technician

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This position is responsible for the proper inspection, maintenance, and repair of kitchen fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies, and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports. Residents of both PA and MD are encouraged to apply. Office Location: Hagerstown, MD

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and service suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings.
• Inspect and test emergency lighting.
• Test and repair systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have successful completion of all manufacturers certification.
• Must have 6 months or more years of experience of mechanically inclined role.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

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)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer