Fire Protection Technician

**The Company**

**Escape Fire Protection Ltd.** is a leading fire sprinkler contracting company based in Abbotsford, BC. We specialize in the installation of residential and commercial sprinkler systems throughout the Greater Vancouver area. In addition to our sprinkler contracting services, we have an established inspection and testing division, and are now focusing on growing this aspect of our business. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Service Technician to join our team and contribute to the growth of our inspection and testing services.

**The Perks**
- Comprehensive extended health & dental benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- **Paid tuition for continuing education**:

- Complete on-the-job mentorship
- Regular, company-wide events
- Plenty of room for growth within the company
- **A company vehicle and gas card**

**The Basic Responsibilities**
- Perform basic services: fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency lights and sprinkler systems, adhering to regulations, Fire Code and Municipality guidelines
- Install and maintain various types of fire protection systems at customer sites
- Troubleshoot and provide solutions to service-related problems
- Complete inspection reports, associated deficiency quotes, material and labour documents.
- Provide solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost-effective services
- Answer and address emergency calls (after-hours and on weekends)
- Inspect, service and troubleshoot existing systems
- Mentor / train Jr. Fire Service Technicians, as needed.
- Deliver excellent customer service while performing quality inspections.
- Perform code-compliant inspections of addressable and conventional systems
- Other duties as assigned.

**The Qualifications**
- Valid driver’s license
- ASTTBC endorsements (AL, EM, EX, WA)

**The Hours of Work**
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Please note that compensation is dependent on experience and acquired ASTTBC endorsements_
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Which ASTTBC endorsements do you currently have?

**Experience**:

- Fire Service: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road