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