Location: Firehall 10, University of British Columbia (UBC)

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 8 hours/day

Transportation: Must provide own transportation to and from the job site

Job Overview

We are seeking General Labourers to assist with fire hose testing at Firehall 10, UBC. This temporary position involves working outdoors in a team setting to perform hose testing in accordance with NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Unloading, laying out, and organizing fire hoses in the parking lot

Visually inspecting fire hose jackets and couplings for defects

Connecting hoses to testing manifolds and fire hydrants

Pressurizing hoses to required PSI levels for testing (as per NFPA 1962)

Monitoring and recording test durations and pressure readings

Identifying leaks, failures, or damage and tagging out defective hoses

Draining,



drying, and re-rolling hoses after successful testing

Cleaning and reloading hoses into storage or trucks

Keeping the work area organized and safe throughout the day

Following all safety protocols and working under supervisor direction Physically fit and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full project duration

CSA-approved steel-toe boots required

Firefighter training an asset

Previous labour or fire equipment handling experience is an asset, but not required

📌 General Labourer – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC) (Burnaby)
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