General Labourer UBC – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC)

Van Locals Only Please 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 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

The general labourer will assist with fire hose testing by unloading, inspecting, pressurizing, and maintaining fire hoses according to NFPA standards. They are also responsible for cleaning, drying, and organizing equipment while ensuring a safe work environment.

Candidates must be physically fit, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. Possession of CSA-approved steel-toe boots is mandatory, and reliability for the full project duration is required.

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• Fire hose testing
• Equipment maintenance
• Manual labor
• Safety protocols
• Physical fitness
• Inspection
• Pressure testing
• Teamwork
• Lifting Ability
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Coupling
• Firefighting
• Manifold
• Loading And Unloading

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• Labourer
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week