Suppression Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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The Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining kitchen hood fire suppression systems. This role ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local fire codes, and manufacturer specifications to protect life and property from fire hazards.

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 :

Responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining kitchen hood fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens

Install or upgrade suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings

Test and repair systems already in place

Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code

Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues

Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner

Protect and maintain company equipment.

Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe 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.

Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

Respond to emergency service calls

Maintain a clean and safe workspace

Perform other duties assigned by management

Education / Qualification :

Experience with commercial and residential systems

Troubleshooting skills

Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently

Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to / from the office or job site

Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and / or out-of-town assignments

Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety

Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work

Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy

Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs

Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations

Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports

Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Requires the ability to use or repair small / light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery

Other Duties :

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Pay Rate :

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour DOE

Anticipated Close : 1 / 19 / 2026

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

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the  ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer