Fire Safety Technician Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on April 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 12-UN-08 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Corporate Facilities Department Job Description: Reporting the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Manager the successful candidate will perform skilled work of considerable responsibility in testing, inspecting, installing and maintaining requirements for city wide fire alarm and suppression systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations and City policies. Duties: You will be responsible for: ??? Inspecting, testing, repairing, replacing and maintaining fire protection and alarm equipment. ??? Performing installation and verification activities on fire protection and alarm equipment. ??? Performing preventative maintenance functions. ??? Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, plans, schematics, submittals and specifications for facilities. ??? Completing verification reports, work orders, detailed service reports and other related documentation. ??? Maintaining up to date knowledge of various products and equipment. ??? Programming custom operations on network systems and microprocessors. ??? Responding to service and trouble calls. ??? Responding to internal and external inquiries. ??? Performing a variety of troubleshooting functions. ??? Assisting in preparing estimates of costs, time, material and equipment for projects. ??? Keeping accurate records, including logs of inspections and activities. ??? Operating vehicle to and from job sites. ??? Assisting other staff in performing their duties and other duties related duties as required. Educational Requirements: The successful incumbent will possess the following: ??? Strong knowledge and expertise with fire alarm and suppression systems and ability to troubleshoot, and repair and maintain fire protection and alarm systems. ??? Considerable knowledge of the National Fire Protection Act, applicable safety regulations, relevant section of the BC Building and Fire Codes. ??? Knowledge of applicable practices, principles, techniques, materials and equipment. ??? An excellent ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships ??? Ability to maintain detailed and accurate reports and records; interpret and work from blueprints, drawings and plan; and program operations on microprocessor based systems without supervision. ??? Completion of Fire Protection Certification Program and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience is required and certification by the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) or equivalent. You must have a valid B.C. Driver???s License. ??? This position requires successful completion of a RCMP enhanced security clearance. Additional Information: Please apply online to www.surreycareers.ca Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: February 26, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: April 26, 2013 04:30 PM Back