Fire Extinguisher / Kitchen Hood Technician

Company: Jobot
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Successful, growing Fire Protection company seeks licensed Fire Extinguisher & Kitchen Hood Technicians - Strong Pay & Benefits $$$ This Jobot Job is hosted by: Michael Schluter Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $50,000 - $85,000 A bit about us: We are a leading provider of Fire & Life Safety services in the Pacific Northwest. We have been in operation since the early 2000's and are based in Portland, Oregon with a branch office in Bothell, Washington. We provide the Pacific Northwest with ---single-point-of-management--- compliance services and solutions for all of your fire protection and life safety needs. We provide a broad range of Fire & Life Safety programs designed to meet the specific needs of the industries we serve. We specialize in providing the following Fire & Life Safety Services: Test & Inspection Service & Repair System Design Monitoring Why join us? We offer a generous compensation package including: Competitive wages Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution 401(k) plan with a generous safe harbor company match Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays per year Flexible, employee friendly policies Job Details What you will be doing: Perform service & repairs on kitchen hood systems, suppression gas systems, and portable fire extinguishers Service, troubleshoot and install hood suppression systems from a variety of manufacturers, including Simplex, ANSUL, Pyro-Chem, etc. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics and operational product manuals Test and inspect pre-engineered fire suppression systems & portable fire extinguishers, following applicable codes, and based on contract requirements Inspection of fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 and kitchen extinguishing systems NFPA 17-17A and UL 300 Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs Prepare accurate and timely service tickets and reports Develop and maintain good relationships with customers with a passion for delivering stellar service Consult and advise customers regarding potential safety issues Desired Skills: Ability to travel to multiple job sites each day High precision and detail-oriented Solid verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently with little supervision Knowledge of fire systems and tools Knowledge of NFPA, manufacture specifications, and local fire codes Job Requirements: 2 years of experience in hood suppression & fire extinguishers, or equivalent combination of education and experience Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions --- climbing ladders multiple times per day, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc. Carry and move tools and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds NICET Certification preferred, but not required Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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