Fire Suppression Technicians (18 month contract)

at  Levitt Safety

Levitt-Safety has exciting opportunities for experienced Field Service Technicians to join our Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems team in Sudbury, ON.
These positions are 18-month contracts with benefits, with the potential to transition to full-time based on regional business growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience, education, or training & working with fire protection and/or suppression systems is a strong asset
• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn and build a career in a hands-on technician role in the service industry
• Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment is a strong asset, but not a requirement for an eager individual who wants to learn
• Basic electrical knowledge and mechanical aptitude with experience working with power and hand tools
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Able to work with technology and mobile devices

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspecting, repairing, and providing maintenance of vehicle fire suppression systems and other types of Fire & Life Safety Equipment at various customer sites
• Conducting life safety inspections and audits, with value-add suggestions for follow-up and maintenance
• Performing site-specific training for owners and end-users
• Vehicle fire suppression maintenance and repairs on multiple brands (Ansul, Kidde, Fogmaker, Amerex)
• Maintain service vehicle, inventory and tooling
• Work closely with service coordinator to schedule service work and maintain inventory levels
• Complete all applicable health and safety paperwork associated with company policies and ISO procedures.
• Being the Face of Levitt-Safety for our customers and their onsite safety needs

This physically demanding and safety-sensitive role involves various types of equipment and work environments. As such the following are core requirements for this role:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Physically able to work in restricted or confined workspaces, including using ladders and walkways on large equipment
• Able to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing as well as criminal background check