Fire Alarm Helper

Bison Fire Protection Inc., through its fire extinguisher/automatic suppression, automatic sprinkler and alarm divisions, delivers a full offering of superior-quality fire protection products and services to a broad range of organizations via its branches in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Our professional, highly trained staff have the capacity to ensure our customers have a complete and fully functional fire protection system that will ensure a smooth and continuous flow of business.

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, this role is responsible for assisting with inspections, installations and repairs to fire alarm panel systems, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers as required by local and national fire codes. This role will work closely with the Service Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Advises Service Co-Ordinator and/or Supervisor of any unexpected changes in assigned work order schedule based on customer needs and/or parts or service issues
• Tests and ensure that equipment is functioning properly before leaving the shop or the customer's location
• Delivers equipment or product orders to customers as required
• Provides daily feedback to Service Co-ordinator on the status and outcome of all assigned service orders and inspections and any additional service work to be scheduled as a result
• complete, obtain and maintain all required certifications and safety training for performance of duties
• willing to travel as directed by the Regional Manager
• attend and participate in any new product or service training requirements
• participate in all safety, service and general staff meetings as required

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement: Grade 12 graduate
• Additional education and/or training from a technical college program is highly desirable
• working knowledge of current local and national fire codes
• willing to obtain additional training and education to keep current on industry changes, new products and processes and other relevant information
• ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimal direction or supervision
• Must be very flexible and able to adapt easily to schedule changes
• Must be an effective problem solver while demonstrating good judgement
• possess effective organization and time management skills
• maintain a valid Manitoba Drivers' License and clean driving abstract
• present a professional image & behaviours on job sites or in public when dealing with customers, vendors, other service providers and with fellow staff members
• have effective verbal and written communication
• demonstrate effective people skills and demonstrate positive team player attitude

Headquartered in Winnipeg, with branches in Brandon, Winnipeg, and Regina, Bison Fire is the quality choice for local and national clients alike and delivers preventative maintenance and project services to protect our client's people and their properties.

Our high-performance culture provides an environment for people to grow and develop in their careers, take on more responsibility and be part of a team who share the same goals. We take pride in advancing the company by taking care of our clients and making a difference in their property operations and life safety requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have 1+ year of related work experience?
• Do you have maintain a valid Manitoba Drivers' License and clean driving abstract?
• Do you have working knowledge of current local and national fire codes?

Work Location: In person