Fire Shop Technician

Fire Shop Technician

Mount Pearl, NL | K&D Pratt Group

Start a skilled trade career that protects people and safety equipment.

If you’re mechanically inclined, safety conscious, and ready to learn, K&D will give you paid training, real mentorship, and a clear path to become a certified Fire Shop Technician.

We’re a national fire and life safety services leader, and our team is growing. At K&D, you don’t need years of experience to get started - just the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Why Start Your Career with K&D?

• Paid Training, mentorship & job shadowing from day one – learn a specialized, in-demand trade
• Stable full-time hours with a safety-first culture
• Real earnings, nothing “rolled-in” – overtime, on-call premiums etc. are paid on top of your base wage
• Benefits that support you – health, dental, vision, life & disability, employer-matched RRSP, paid holidays, flex-time, Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Growth you can see – opportunities to expand your skills and learning both in fire protection systems and beyond. We believe in building well-rounded technicians with long-term career paths!

What You’ll Learn & Do

You’ll start by working alongside our experienced technicians in the fire shop, and will gradually take on more responsibility as you build your skills.

• Inspecting, testing, and servicing fire extinguishers;
• Inspecting and testing fire hoses;
• Servicing life-saving appliances;
• Ensuring timely and quality completion of work orders;
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
• Monitoring parts inventory and equipment maintenance requirements;
• Following all safe work practices and safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job; and
• Participating in on-call/call out emergency service as required.

What We Provide (Tools, PPE & Equipment)

• All required PPE and access to calibrated meters/equipment
• Clear job information before you arrive — no being sent in blind

What You Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work (automotive, heavy equipment, industrial, electrical, or similar backgrounds all translate well)
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to follow procedures
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn — you ask questions and take pride in doing it right
• Ability to lift, work on your feet, and use hand/power tools safely
• Valid driver’s license
• Nice to have (not required): coursework or experience in automotive, heavy equipment, industrial mechanic, electrical, or fire protection technology

• Don’t have fire shop experience yet? That’s okay. If you bring the attitude, effort, and mechanical aptitude, we’ll teach you the rest.
• Build a Career - Not Just a Job
• If you want more than “just a job” — a skilled trade career with paid training, steady work, and a team that puts safety first — K&D is ready to welcome you.
• If you’re ready to start a career where your effort is recognized, your training is paid, and your future is supported, we’re ready to invest in you.
• Apply today and start building your future with K&D.