Extinguisher Technician
About The Position
Firematic is seeking a positive, self-starting Extinguisher Technician to provide fire extinguisher services to municipal, industrial, and commercial accounts throughout Rochester. The role includes inspecting, tagging, recharging, transporting, recommending, selling, delivering, and installing fire safety equipment. The technician also supports customers, completes related paperwork, performs code and standards inspections, and coordinates with the Extinguisher Service Manager. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime may be needed, including on-call weekend emergency service. The position requires a clean driving record and the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 150 pounds occasionally.
Requirements
- Positive can-do attitude.
- High school diploma.
- Two or more years of related experience and/or training.
- Ability to work overtime as needed, including on-call weekend emergency service.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
- Complete hazmat training and obtain a passing grade on a written examination.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and tag fire extinguishers at customer locations and municipal, industrial, and commercial accounts.
- Transport extinguishers, air cylinders, and oxygen cylinders requiring hydro testing or recharging to and from the service shop.
- Recommend, sell, deliver, and install new fire equipment at industrial and commercial accounts.
- Call on customers to solicit new business.
- Inform existing customers about new products and services.
- Recharge fire extinguishers in the shop.
- Complete associated paperwork.
- Refill air cylinders at firehouses or fire scenes on an emergency basis.
- Attend fire extinguisher and DOT training seminars.
- Provide polite, exceptional customer service to walk-in and telephone customers.
- Perform onsite inspections to ensure DOT/NFPA safety codes and standards are met.
- Work closely with the Extinguisher Service Manager to support optimal operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Long-term disability (LTD).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Sick/personal time.
- Holiday time.
- Vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
