Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst•Dorchester, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also known as a "Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist," to join their family. As a Team Partner, this role involves conducting inspections, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. The position also includes training team members on these tasks, providing technical support, and assisting with inspections and service as needed. A key aspect of the role is selling and promoting fire services and products to expand the existing customer base. The company emphasizes its family culture, diversity, and opportunities for career growth through ongoing cross-training.

Requirements

High school and/or GED equivalent is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Must have an NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License.
Experienced performing monthly and annual inspections on portable fire extinguishers to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
Fire Extinguisher License or certification as required by state, county, and/or city.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to travel within the designated territory.
Excellent communication skills for internal and external scheduling.
Ability to lift up to 75lbs at certain times.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in sales and upselling additional fire/safety-related products and services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance.
Train team members in various portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit Lighting service and inspection related tasks.
Provide portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting technical support.
Assist team members performing monthly and annual inspections on portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code when and where required.
Assist team members Inspecting and test emergency egress lighting and exit signs when and where required.
Providing customer onsite audits and quoting for fire service.
Presenting and demonstrating our fire related products/services to customers and working with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
Servicing, repairing and maintaining the portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems of our established customer base where needed to cover team member vacations and time off.
Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.