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 fast-paced outdoor setting. 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

Job requirements
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 secure 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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