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

Duration: Aug. 4 to 29 (Aug 4 training day and equipment setup) Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hr. lunch break and 15-minute breaks throughout the day)

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

About the Role

Total Group of Companies is seeking an Industrial Firefighter to assist with fire hose testing and maintenance at Firehall 10 at the University of British Columbia.

This is a temporary, physically demanding position in a quick-paced outdoor environment. The successful candidate must be prepared to handle fire hose throughout the shift and work as part of a team in varying weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Remove fire hoses from trucks

Unload, lay out and organize fire hoses for testing

Visually inspect hose jackets and couplings for defects

Connect hoses to testing equipment, manifolds and fire hydrants

Assist with filling and pressurizing hoses for testing





Monitor test durations and pressure readings

Identify leaks, failures or damage

Record testing information and results in spreadsheets

Drain, dry and re-roll hoses once testing is complete

Re-rack tested equipment and reload it into trucks

Clean and organize the work area and equipment Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, move, and handle fire hose throughout the shift

Able to work with hoses ranging from approximately 1.5 inches to 5 inches in diameter

Comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors, rain or shine

Able to work efficiently in a quick-paced team environment

Reliable and able to follow instructions and protected work procedures

Comfortable recording information in spreadsheets

Fire-service or industrial-fire experience is preferred

Previous fire hose testing or equipment-maintenance experience is considered an asset

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