Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Fire SuppressionTechnician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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

he Test & Inspect Technician is responsible for performing inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of fire protection systems. This includes fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression systems, and industrial fire protection systems. The role operates with full competency in core technical responsibilities and can complete standard assignments without direct supervision.
The technician ensures all systems function properly, meet customer expectations, and comply with applicable codes and standards. Responsibilities also include supporting extinguisher inspection, service, and maintenance, hood inspection, service, maintenance, and installation, and industrial suppression inspection and maintenance services to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of fire suppression systems including Extinguisher, kitchen hoods and other industrial systems.

  • Perform functional testing to verify proper system operation and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.

  • Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and communicate findings clearly to customers and supervisors.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, system layouts, inspection reports, and technical manuals.

  • Complete inspection reports, deficiency documentation, and service records accurately and on time.

  • Travel to job sites as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.


Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have a Kentucky state suppression license.

  • 3+ years of experience in fire suppression standards products.

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, if driving role.

  • Strong working knowledge of fire suppression systems and inspection procedures.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and system drawings.

  • Experience with commercial fire suppression systems and inspection compliance requirements preferred.


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

  • Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

  • Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.

  • Use of hand tools and testing equipment.

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

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.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is the U.S. leader in fire protection, life safety and security systems.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Alpharetta, GA
Year Founded
1946
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