Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst • Austin, TX

1d • 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 other team members 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.

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

Benefits

• On the job training
• Great hourly pay
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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