Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst•Medley, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation and is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, “Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist,” to join our family. As a Team Partner, your responsibilities will include conducting portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance, training team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance. You will provide technical support to team members and help cover team members conducting inspections and service where, and as needed. The Partners role will also include selling and promoting fire services and products to help grow our 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 portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance
Provide technical support to team members
Help cover team members conducting inspections and service where, and as needed
Selling and promoting fire services and products to help grow our existing customer base
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