Fire Extinguisher Tech (Dalton)

Fire Extinguisher & Kitchen Suppression Technician Summary

Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, hydrostatic test equipment, and monitoring devices. Hydro-test high pressure cylinders. Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replaces worn or damaged parts.  Performs a broad range of maintenance, repair, and installation support, also incorporating inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of kitchen hood suppression systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Fire Extinguisher & Kitchen Suppression Technician:   

• Dismantle extinguishers and examine tubing, horns, head gaskets, cutter discs, and other parts for defects. replaces worn or damaged parts.
• Clean extinguishers and recharge with various agents, including soda water and sulfuric acid, carbon tetrachloride, nitrogen, or patented solutions or other.
• Test extinguishers for conformity with legal specifications.
• Install cabinets and brackets to hold extinguishers.
• Facilitate and support sales of fire extinguishers.
• Inspecting and repairing pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA, manufacturer and local fire codes for restaurant fire suppression systems.
• Perform system repairs which includes installation of nozzles and piping and installation, removal or replacement of agent cylinders
• Perform inspection, service, repair and maintenance of wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems/portable fire extinguishers.
• Identifying potentially unfavorable site condition that could compromise the performance of mechanical and/or components of the system.
• Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems.
• Maintain proper documentation for all work performed.

Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED);Plus if fire extinguisher related experience and/or training; Plus if two (2) years kitchen suppression experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements - Pre-employment Drug screen & Clean MVR; overtime may be required.

ASA Fire Protection is part of the successful Century Fire Protection full-service fire protection company based in the Southeast. There are a wide range of positions and opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry! We are experts in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems in virtually all commercial markets for each stage of a buildings life cycle. Headquartered in Cartersville, GA, ASA Fire Protection has several offices in Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky.  Licensed across states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  Benefits: We believe our employees are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees grow and succeed. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off Paid, Holidays, 401(K) with Company Match, Employee Relief Fund, Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident.  Come and GROW with ASA Fire Protection!!!