Summary/General Description Of Job:

The Fire Suppression Technician installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of fire suppression equipment.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

§ Works on various types of fire suppression equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, inspecting and testing.

§ Applies practical application of technical knowledge of fire suppression principles.

§ Determine malfunctions, and puts equipment in required operating condition.

§ Disassembles systems for inspections.

§ Reassembles and tests for proper operation.

§ Documents results and submitting them to the authority having jurisdiction.

§ Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

§ The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the fire suppression field.

§ Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

§ Timely and cost effective performance of duties.

§ Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

§ Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

§ Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

§ Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

§ Having the ability to work well under pressure.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory

§ Four years experience as a fire suppression technician.

§ Knowledge of piping system operation including pumps, valves, pressure switches, flow switches back-flow preventers, meters, and hydraulic controls.

§ Must have a working operational knowledge of various fire alarm systems (i.e.: conventional, addressable, programmable, local energy, shunt trip and radio. How to secure and restore them for testing.

§ Must have a working repair and maintenance knowledge of various fire suppression systems (i.e.: water (wet & dry), pre-action, deluge, dry chemical, foam, CO2) and how to secure and restore them for testing.

§ Must have a working knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association or similar fire protection Codes.

§ Ability to work with black iron pipe is required (laying out, cutting, fitting, threading, rolling, etc.)

§ Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.

§ Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.

§ Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.

§ Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.

§ Must be able to lift 50lbs.

§ Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.

§ Within two years of hire must be able to obtain a Backflow Prevention License.

§ Understands the interrelationships of systems exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as maintaining, testing and inspecting systems for proper operation.

§ Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

§ U.S. Citizenship.

§ Preferred

§ A certification of competency in Fire Protection Systems from a recognized institute is a preferred attribute.

And as required by contract:

• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship

• No Felonies

• If prior military, must have honorable discharge on DD214

Rate of Pay: $41.44 to $46.93 per hour (Union position)

Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team supports a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions.

Benefits package with United Steelworkers valued at over $10+ / hour includes:

- Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten

- Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.

- Pension and 401K

- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

- 11 Paid Holidays