Location: Firehall 10, University of British Columbia (UBC)
Duration: July 1st to July 23rd, 2025
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 8 hours/day
Wage: $24.00/hour
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
•Physically fit and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
•Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
•Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full project duration
•CSA-approved steel-toe boots required
•Firefighter training an asset
•Previous labour or fire equipment handling experience is an asset, but not required