Kitchen Suppression Service Technician
For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security.
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is currently looking for a Kitchen Suppression Service Technician that is interested in testing and inspecting fire suppression systems within the restaurant and food service industry. This candidate would answer customer calls for service and be able to troubleshoot and repair fire systems effectively while communicating with the customers during the service calls.
Our staff is dedicated to designing, installing, and inspecting effective lifesaving solutions and providing a positive customer experience. Our customers trust in us to protect their people, property, and products.
Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays and a 401K plan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Inspect and test kitchen hood fire suppression systems from a variety of manufacturers including Ansul, Pyro Chem, RangeGuard, and Kidde
- Maintain a working knowledge of fire suppression products and new fire codes as they change and communicate new industry requirements to the customer
- Inspect fire system piping, links, storage tanks and wiring for corrosion, blockage, cracking or other damage that would hinder the systems responsiveness and readiness in emergency situations
- Document inspection findings accurately for future calls for service and to schedule future repairs
- Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs of fire systems
- Develop and maintain a professional image and good customer relationships
Qualifications:
- Previous fire protection experience or other related trades experience including plumbing, low voltage or mechanical is preferred
- Experience working with customers in a service oriented industry is preferred
- Comfortable working with basic hand tools and following SOPs
- Travel required; candidate should possess a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of applicable fire codes and regulations
- Maintain strong attention to detail while in a physically demanding environment
Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process.
Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do.
We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry.
Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Special Hazard Systems
- Pre-engineered Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- Restaurant Fire Protection
- Specialized Fire Detection
We also provide in depth security analysis in:
- Intrusion Detection
- Intercom systems
- Video Surveillance
- Mass notification systems
- And More!
Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.