Kitchen Suppression Lead Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

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1724 Crestview St Knoxville, TN 37914 - 1281-01 Until 9/29/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Pre-Engineered Sr Technician will perform advanced Kitchen Suppression installation and service. The technician is capable of completing installation jobs independently while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, and repair on complex pre-engineered systems with heavy emphasis on kitchen suppression systems.

  • Diagnose system failures and direct corrective actions.

  • Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and AHJ expectations.

  • Review and validate inspection reports and documentation.

  • Mentor technicians and apprentices; provide field guidance.

  • Coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.

  • Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensure jobsite safety and cleanliness.

  • Respond to emergency service calls.

  • Use of hand tools and testing equipment.

  • Travel to job sites as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.


Education/Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 3+ years of experience in fire and life safety industry as a technician.

  • Tennessee state inspector license is highly preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects.

  • Strong understanding of pre-engineered systems and applicable codes.

  • Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications.

  • Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

  • Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

  • Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct.

Pay:

Dependent on Industry experience.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About this role

Summary

Lead kitchen suppression system installation, inspection, testing, repair, and team guidance.

Job title

Kitchen Suppression Lead Technician

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

fire and life safety

Location requirements

Knoxville, TN; on-site, travel required

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fire safetyNFPA standardsinspectioninstallationrepair

Preferred skills

Tennessee inspector licensedriver's license

Specializations

fire suppressioninstallationinspectiontestingrepair
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site