At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, inspect, and maintain fire suppression systems in various settings.
- Company: Join Everguard Fire and Safety, a leader in fire safety solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, health coverage, paid time off, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 2 years of field experience and a diploma in a mechanical trade preferred.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
Everguard Fire and Safety (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients.
Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our values of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and if you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career, we want to hear from you.
We have immediate openings at our Sudbury operation for a Fire Suppression Technician. Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of the benefits below:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health, dental and insurance coverage
- Employer-matched retirement savings and financial planning support
- Paid time off, including vacation, flex time and observed holidays
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment
As our Fire Suppression Technician, you will be responsible for a wide variety of in-field fire services such as installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, and servicing fire protection equipment and fire suppression systems including vehicle suppression, kitchen suppression, industrial suppression, and clean agent suppression systems at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites.
What You'll Do:
- Verifying conditions of suppression system, including validation of installation compliance and component location;
- Test, replace and repair system components;
- Perform all mechanical and electrical tests required to certify proper system operation;
- Assess equipment, environment and operating conditions;
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals;
- Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management;
- Install systems according to manufacturer's instructions;
- After installation, validate system operation;
- Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;
- Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
- Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job;
- Mentoring other team members including trainees and field service labour;
- Participating in 24/7 on-call/call out emergency service.
What You Bring:
- Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
- Professional and customer service focused mindset
- High level of self motivation
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
- Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
- Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
- Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites.
- Overtime may be necessary; therefore, flexibility in hours of work will be required.
Qualifications:
- A candidate with a minimum of 2 years' field experience across various industries and a diploma in a mechanical trade would be preferred.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
- Fire service certifications and/or suppression training would be considered an asset.
- All combinations of education in a related and experience will be considered.
- Candidates who advance through the hiring process will be required to submit a current Certificate of Conduct and Driver's abstract.
We foster a respectful and inclusive work environment and embrace diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!
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