Fire Suppression Technician

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