Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst•Dorchester, MA

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•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 team. This role involves conducting inspections, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. The technician will also train team members on these tasks, provide technical support, and assist with coverage for team members conducting inspections. A key part of the role includes selling and promoting fire services and products to expand the 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