General Labourer – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC)

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

Job Overview:

We are seeking General Labourers to assist with fire hose testing at Firehall 10, UBC. This temporary position involves working outdoors in a team environment to perform hose testing in accordance with NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading, laying out, and organizing fire hoses in the parking lot
• Visually inspecting fire hose jackets and couplings for defects
• Connecting hoses to testing manifolds and fire hydrants
• Pressurizing hoses to required PSI levels for testing (as per NFPA 1962)
• Monitoring and recording test durations and pressure readings
• Identifying leaks, failures, or damage and tagging out defective hoses
• Draining, drying, and re-rolling hoses after successful testing
• Cleaning and reloading hoses into storage or trucks
• Keeping the work area organized and safe throughout the day
• Following all safety protocols and working under supervisor direction