Build your career in a growing, essential industry. If you’re mechanically inclined, love hands-on work, and want a clear path into field service, this role is your launchpad into the fire & life safety profession.

About the Role

As a Shop Technician, you’ll work closely with experienced field technicians and learn the fundamentals of fire equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a field technician position and take on more advanced work over time.

You will be responsible for: Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire equipment such as extinguishers and related life safety devices

Conducting fire extinguisher inspections, maintenance, and audits, with value-add recommendations for customers

Supporting field technicians by preparing equipment, completing shop-based diagnostics, and ensuring readiness for service calls

Performing site-specific training for owners and end-users

This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high technical standards.

Career

Path & Growth Opportunities

This role provides a strong technical foundation with opportunities to advance into a field technician role working on fire life and mobile service suppression systems

High-performing shop technicians often progress into field roles within 12–24 months,



supported by company-paid training, mentorship, and advanced certifications.

What We Offer Annual salary of 49-53K with paid vacation and other time-away benefits; potential for overtime

Monday to Friday schedule

Company-paid training and certifications and company provided tools

All expenses paid for out-of-town business travel (when required)

Annual profit-sharing opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, EAP, RRSP matching, and other perks for you and your family Ideal Qualifications Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge, with confidence using power and hand tools

Proven ability to work independently, follow technical procedures, and maintain accurate documentation

Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract

Strong communication skills and prior customer service experience

Forklift operator certification is an asset Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal background checks

Ability to work wearing a supplied-air respirator for extended periods

📌 Shop Technician (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Levitt Safety
📍 Greater Sudbury