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Hood and Extinguisher Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC logo

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

Broussard, Louisiana

Eligibility
Fire Alarm TechniciansAlarm System & Access Control TechniciansRepair
Shift
Evenings

Posted Aug 10 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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About this role

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems. 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 &

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Responsibilities

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

Minimum number of 2 years of Fire Suppression experience.

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.

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 & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Maintain a clean and safe workspace Perform other duties assigned by management. Education/Qualification: Minimum number of 2 years of Fire Suppression experience. Experience with commercial and residential systems Trou…· from this posting

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.

Benefits highlights

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
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  • Life insurance
  • AWHEP

Place

City
Broussard, Louisiana
State price level
12% below the national average

Louisiana index 88.2, where 100 is the national average.

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How this role fits you

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You are looking at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Broussard, Louisiana—not a hospital unit, but a life-safety employer with field roles in fire sprinklers, alarms and security, extinguishers, and suppression. If you take a Hood and Extinguisher Technician path, your…

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