Special Hazards Technician
$62,400–$72,800 year
On-siteNew York, United States or New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Inspect, install, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting on clean agent fire suppression systems including CO2, FM-200, Inergen, and VESDA in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. Interpret blueprints, data sheets, and manuals to complete service acknowledgements and NFPA documentation while adhering to safety guidelines. Carry and move equipment up to 100 lbs, work on ladders and scaffolding up to 20 feet, and operate hand and power tools. Meet daily productivity goals, work flexible hours including weekends, and travel overnight as needed. This role supports Impact Fire Services' commercial customer base across retail, healthcare, education, and restaurants, offering a path to NICET certification and shared ownership program participation.
Required Qualifications
- Possess any necessary licensing and certification required by National, State and Local codes.
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience in the fire protection industry.
- NICET or equivalent training from manufacturers or institutions.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 12, 72, 2001.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools.
- Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 100 lbs.
- Proficiency with using PCs including working knowledge of MS Excel / Word as well as iPhone/iPad apps.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 20 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
- Willingness to travel out of town including overnight lodging.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- A strong work ethic and professional appearance.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required.
- MVR checks are required for all driving positions.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in: CO2, High Pressure
- Chemical Agents: FM-200, Ecaro, Novec
- Inert Agents: Inergen, ProInert2, Natura
- Addressable Releasing panels
- VESDA
- Fike, Kidde, Ansul, Janus, FireTrace
- Read clean agent data sheets, system manuals, blueprints as required.
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