Fire Suppression Technician

Job Description - Fire Suppression Technician (PFO
0005VY)

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

• 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.
• Reassembles and tests for proper operation.
• Documents results and submits 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.

• 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.

• Four years experience as a fire suppression technician.
• Knowledge of piping system operation including pumps, valves, pressure switches, flow switches, back‑flow prev enters, meters, and hydraulic controls.
• Working operational knowledge of various fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, programmable, local energy, shunt trip, radio) including secure and restore for testing.
• Working repair and maintenance knowledge of various fire suppression systems (water [wet & dry], pre‑action, deluge, dry chemical, foam, CO₂) and secure and restore for testing.
• Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association or similar fire protection codes.
• Ability to work with black iron pipe (laying out, cutting, fitting, threading, rolling, etc.).
• Have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
• Obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification and clearance eligibility when required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good communication skills for a service team environment.
• Within two years of hire must be able to obtain a Backflow Prevention License.
• Understand the interrelationships of systems exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as maintaining, testing and inspecting systems for proper operation.
• Successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

• Certification of competency in Fire Protection Systems from a recognized institute.
• Secret Security Clearance (obtain and maintain).
• No felonies.
• If prior military, honorable discharge on DD‑214.

• Paid vacation:
  Two weeks after 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 30 hours worked.
• Pension and 401(k).
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays.

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.

United States – Washington – Silverdale – 20353 – BGR