Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician
Job Description
Tired of being a number at a corporate fire protection company?
Homer Fire Protection is hiring an experienced Kitchen Suppression Technician to run kitchen hood fire suppression service across the DMV. If you know your way around ANSUL R-102s, Kidde systems, and NFPA 17A — and you're ready to work for a company that actually values your expertise — keep reading.
We're a founder-led fire protection company based in Alexandria, VA, built by two electrical engineers with Fortune 500 operations backgrounds. No layers of corporate red tape. No revolving-door management. Just a precision-run operation where your work matters and your name is known.
Why Homer Fire
- $24 – $38/hr based on experience — competitive with or above market rate
- No layers of management or unruly dispatchers — flexible scheduling in an entrepreneurial environment where your work matters
- Quarterly bonus tied to your output — based on # of jobs completed. The more you finish, the more you earn
- Health benefits, 2 weeks vacation, statutory holidays, plus 3 days personal/sick leave
- Company-sponsored training and ICC/NAFED certification path
- Founder-led company — your boss built this company and works alongside you, not from a corporate office three states away
- Ground floor opportunity — the DMV market is growing and early team members grow with it
- No corporate runaround — decisions are made fast, your input matters, and you're not just a badge number
About Homer Fire Protection
Homer Fire Protection serves commercial and industrial clients across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. We specialize in fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems. Founded by two Electrical Engineers with deep backgrounds in control systems, automation, and operations management — we bring technical precision to every job.Equal Opportunity Employer.
Homer Fire Protection prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.
Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Perform semi-annual inspections of UL 300-compliant kitchen fire suppression systems per NFPA 17A and NFPA 96
- Service, maintain, and repair pre-engineered kitchen hood systems (ANSUL R-102, Kidde, Pyro Chem, Range Guard, and equivalents)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot discharged systems, faulty nozzles, pull station issues, and control panel malfunctions
- Replace wet chemical agents, fusible links, and nozzle caps during routine service
- Inspect and service fire extinguishers (NFPA 10) and emergency lighting systems
- Manage a daily route of commercial accounts — restaurants, schools, hospitality, healthcare
- Maintain accurate digital inspection records and communicate findings professionally to customers
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with commercial kitchen fire suppression systems
- Working knowledge of NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, and NFPA 10
- Familiarity with ANSUL R-102, Kidde, or equivalent UL 300-compliant systems
- Electrical troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
- Professional communication — you represent the company directly to customers
- Valid driver's license
- Must be 25 years of age or older
- ICC/NAFED certification preferred but not required — we'll help you get certified
