Fire Extinguisher maintenance Technician - Steel Mill - Porter County

Allied Universal • Chesterton, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift objects weighing 65 pounds or less without mechanical assist devices
• Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel with the potential to learn and master other in-house software that may be job related
• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• This position requires excellent attendance and punctuality. Incumbents must commit to being on time, must be able to work in a very independent environment, and ensure all directions and instructions from Supervisors and Service Coordinators are followed
• Ability to write effective and concise reports in neat, legible handwriting is required
• Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player required
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

Nice To Haves

• Prior fire maintenance work is beneficial but not required
• Some mechanical aptitude or ability would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Fire extinguisher maintenance to include inspection, repair, refilling and replacement of fire extinguishers of various sizes and types
• Fire hydrant inspection and maintenance
• Fire hose and fire hose reel inspection and maintenance
• Maintenance of the equipment and parts inventory to insure proper restocking is accomplished when necessary
• Coordination of the record keeping in regards to the inspection, repair, refilling, and maintenance of extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire hydrants
• Perform Confined Space and High Angle Rescue Standby
• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED