Fire Suppression Technician

Levitt-Safety has exciting opportunities for experienced Field Service Technicians to join our Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems team in Sudbury, ON.

Main Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, repairing, and providing maintenance of vehicle fire suppression systems and other types of Fire & Life Safety Equipment at various customer sites
• Conducting life safety inspections and audits, with value-add suggestions for follow-up and maintenance 
• Performing site-specific training for owners and end-users 
• Vehicle fire suppression maintenance and repairs on multiple brands (Ansul, Kidde, Fogmaker, Amerex)
• Maintain service vehicle, inventory and tooling
• Work closely with the service coordinator to schedule service work and maintain inventory levels
• Complete all applicable health and safety paperwork associated with company policies and ISO procedures.

• Being the Face of Levitt-Safety for our customers and their onsite safety needs

Qualifications:

• Experience, education, or training & working with fire protection and/or suppression systems is a strong asset
• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn and build a career in a hands-on technician role in the service industry
• Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment is a strong asset, but not a requirement for an eager individual who wants to learn
• Basic electrical knowledge and mechanical aptitude with experience working with power and hand tools
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Able to work with technology and mobile devices

What we offer:

• Work schedule: 2 weeks on/off compressed work schedule
• Competitive pay in line with your experience and qualifications, plus paid training/certification, and potential for on-call premiums
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
• Company matched RRSP contribution plan  
• Company-provided service vehicle and tools
• All expenses paid for out-of-town business travel, when required

Physical Safety Requirements

This physically demanding and safety-sensitive role involves various types of equipment and work environments. As such the following are core requirements for this role:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Physically able to work in restricted or confined workspaces, including using ladders and walkways on large equipment
• Able to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing as well as criminal background checks

Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability.  We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt-safety.com in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.