What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Suppression Technician position at First Call Fire Protection, LLC?
Job Summary
As a Kitchen Suppression Technician, you’ll install, inspect, test, and maintain fire suppression and related alarm systems in commercial kitchens. You’ll use plans, schematics, and field observations to identify issues, complete service work, and help ensure systems meet applicable fire codes and building requirements. Your impact: By keeping suppression and alarm systems ready to operate, you help protect kitchen staff, customers, and property.
Duties
- Install, inspect, test, and maintain kitchen suppression equipment, fire alarm systems, sensors, and related low-voltage components.
- Read blueprints, electrical blueprints, and schematics; support system design and computer-aided design (CAD) tasks as assigned.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using hand tools, power tools, and a voltmeter; complete repairs and document findings.
- Perform construction inspections and service work involving sprinkler systems and fire sprinkler fittings, following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable fire codes and regulations.
- Provide clear customer service, explain findings, and support alarm or fire alarm system sales when appropriate.
Skills
- Required: Mechanical knowledge, field service capability, safe use of hand and power tools, and strong customer service.
- Familiarity with fire alarm system installation and maintenance, proprietary fire alarm control panels, low-voltage electrical work, and engineering troubleshooting is valuable.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics and apply building code compliance requirements.
- Electrical experience and service technician experience are preferred; knowledge of sprinkler systems, NFPA standards, and NEC is an asset.
- Alarm system sales or fire alarm sales experience is a plus.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24