Kitchen Suppression Technician
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas
Company: Safety Control
Protect What Matters Most — Join Safety Control
Safety Control is a rapidly growing fire and life safety contractor providing services throughout Texas and nationwide. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Kitchen Suppression Technician to join our field service team. This role is ideal for a technician with strong technical ability, code knowledge, and a commitment to customer-tailored service, integrity, and reliability.
Position Overview
The Kitchen Suppression Technician is responsible for the inspection, installation, testing, and repair of commercial kitchen fire suppression systems, along with fire extinguishers and related life safety equipment. This position requires independent field work, technical expertise, and clear communication with customers to ensure systems remain code-compliant and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
- Inspect, test, service, and install commercial kitchen fire suppression systems from various manufacturers
- Perform system testing and inspections using industry-leading best practices
- Identify NFPA code violations and non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions
- Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs as needed
- Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and repair documentation
Fire Extinguishers & Life Safety Equipment
- Inspect fire extinguishers and identify units due for service or replacement
- Remove and replace non-serviceable extinguishers with compliant units
- Ensure compliance with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fire Extinguisher Rules and Statutes and NFPA 10
- Inspect, test, and repair life safety devices, including:
- Exit signs
- Emergency lights
- Panic hardware and doors
- Replace batteries and perform minor repairs as required
Field Operations
- Clearly communicate deficiencies and recommendations to customers in a professional manner
- Accurately record all findings using a company-issued smart device
- Inspect and maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment
- Submit repair requests as needed to ensure safe and reliable operation
Required Qualifications
- Current FEL-K license issued by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office OR ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Kitchen suppression system experience preferred (manufacturer certifications a plus)
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent punctuality, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a field schedule
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with advancement opportunities
- Ongoing technical training and certification support
- Late-model company vehicle, tools, and uniforms provided
- Bi-weekly personal cell phone reimbursement
- Generous paid time off with tenure-based increases
- Eight paid holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Long-term career growth with a stable, expanding fire and life safety contractor
Why Safety Control?
At Safety Control, we are committed to customer-tailored service, integrity, and reliability. We believe in doing the job right the first time, communicating honestly with customers, and supporting our technicians with the tools, training, and respect they deserve. If you’re looking for a career—not just a job—with a company that values professionalism and trust, Safety Control is the place for you.
Apply today and be part of a team that protects lives, property, and businesses every day.