Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician - Fire Suppression at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
Since 1990, Allstar Fire Protection Inc. has been Nashville's and Chattanooga's #1 trusted source for fire protection needs. We've recently expanded to Knoxville and Bowling Green, KY!
As part of the Pye-Barker Fire & Safety family, we leverage over 100 employees and 40 service trucks to offer top-notch service.

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies, and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* 

* Inspect and service Hood suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings

* Test and repair suppression systems already in place

* Perform inspections to ensure suppression are installed according to code

* Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues

* Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.

* Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building's suppression system. Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.

* Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer's safety instructions for that equipment.

* Perform other duties assigned by management.
 

*Education/Qualification:* 

* 1+ year of experience with inspecting, repairing, installing, and servicing kitchen hood suppression systems

* Must have Tennessee Portable and Fixed Suppression license

* Must have a clean driving record

* Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity
 

*Other Duties:*

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Ability to travel when needed
 

*Physical Requirements:*

* While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

* The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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