Fire Suppression Technician

Farrers Fire Protection LLC is seeking a dependable, motivated, and professional Fire Suppression Technician to join our team.

This is a full-time, field-based position serving commercial customers. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, mechanically inclined, customer-service oriented, and willing to learn the fire protection industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, service, maintain, and assist with installation of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems.
• Travel to customer sites as scheduled; driving may be required for up to 6 hours per day depending on route and workload.
• Complete occasional overnight travel, typically 1–2 nights at a time, as business needs require.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rotation after the introductory/probationary period.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding deficiencies, required repairs, code compliance items, and service recommendations.
• Complete required service documentation, inspection reports, work orders, photos, time records, and company vehicle/mileage documentation accurately and on time.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and properly.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, customer-site rules, and applicable fire protection standards.
• Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, time management, and communication.
• Obtain required industry certification, including NAFED certification, within 120 days of employment unless extended by management based on testing availability or business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old due to company vehicle and insurance requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet company vehicle/MVR and insurance standards.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must have strong communication, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
• Must have experience using basic hand and power tools, including tools such as drills, screwdrivers, channel locks, levels, and similar equipment.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to complete digital documentation accurately and consistently.
• Must be able to safely perform field work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, carrying tools/equipment, and working at customer sites, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire protection, fire extinguisher, kitchen suppression, hood suppression, or related field-service experience preferred.
• Current NAFED, DOT hydrostatic testing, pre-engineered suppression, or manufacturer certifications preferred.
• Experience working in commercial, restaurant, industrial, school, healthcare, or property-management environments preferred.

Compensation

This is an hourly, nonexempt position. Overtime, travel time, training time, and on-call time will be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state wage-and-hour laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Farrers Fire Protection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, job-related skills, merit, performance, business needs, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The EEOC states that job advertisements cannot show a preference for or discourage applicants based on protected characteristics, and pre-employment questions should generally be limited to information needed to determine whether the person is qualified for the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Overnight travel is required at times, are you able to commit to this requirement?
• Long drives are required at times, what is the longest drive (miles) you have driven in one day?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28