Fire Extinguisher Technician (Fly in, Fly out Fort McMurray)

Levitt-Safety has an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our team as a Fire Extinguisher Technician in Fort McMurray.

This role offers a higher desirable compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hour shifts with company-paid housing for fly-in/fly-out employees OR a monthly housing allowance for local employees.

About the Role

• Inspect, service and install fire extinguishers and facilities safety equipment (first aid, eyewash, emergency lighting etc.)
• Low-pressure hydro testing.
• General shop duties such as filling of Nitrogen cartridges, Dry Chemical cylinders and extinguishers and SCBAs.
• Other duties as assigned as well as cross training including fall harness inspection.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and be the face of Levitt-Safety for our customers and their onsite safety needs.

What we offer:

• Company-paid housing and travel to and from Fort McMurray (Or monthly housing allowance for local technicians)
• Compressed work week schedule of 12 hours/day, 14 days on and 14 days off
• Competitive pay tied to your experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
• Company-matched RRSP contribution plan
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity
• A company culture based on our Face of Levitt-Safety Fundamentals and family values, where we truly believe that people are our most important asset

Physical Safety Requirements

This is a physically demanding and safety-sensitive role involving various types of equipment and work environments. As such the following are core requirements for this role:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Physically able to work in restricted or confined workspaces, including using ladders and walkways on large equipment
• Able to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing as well as criminal background checks

Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability.  We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt-safety.com in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.