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 repeatedlyComfortable 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