Fire Extinguisher/shop Technician

3 days ago


Richmond, Canada Vancouver Fire & Radius Security Full time

Do you want to learn how to use life saving equipment?

As long as you are physically fit, mechanically inclined, and have a valid class 5 driver's license, we want to hear from you *No previous fire safety/extinguisher experience required*

Under the direction of the Shop Lead, the Fire Extinguisher/Shop Technician will learn & carry out the following:

- Hydrostatic testing/drying of low pressure cylinders (up to 700 psi)
- Hydrostatic testing/drying of high pressure cylinders (10,000 psi)
- Maintenance of hydro test devices, clean agent & CO2 pumps
- Refurbishing, hydro testing/drying, filling of Dry Chemical, CO2, clean agent extinguishers
- Dispose of extinguishers as required
- Documentation of all extinguishers & hoses coming in/out for servicing
- Shipping & receiving of hoses to be tested/finished to/from vendor
- Serve customers at the counter
- Receive/process payment from customers
- Forklift moves
- Facility Maintenance as required
- All other shop duties as required

**Requirements**:
Skills/attributes required
- Good mechanical ability
- Physically fit
- Repeatedly able to lift 50 lbs
- Squatting, bending, standing, twisting on a daily basis
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Fluent in English
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- Forklift certification an asset

Qualifications & Educational Requirements
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Computer skills and familiarity with commonly used office programs.
- Experience with use of hand tools
- Good record keeping



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