Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety
About The Position
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also called a Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist. The role conducts inspection, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. It also involves training and supporting team members, helping cover inspections and service as needed, and promoting fire services and products to grow the customer base. The technician assists customers and team members with inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10, audits and quotes for fire services, demonstrates fire-related products and services, and helps ensure customer satisfaction. The role serves the established customer base when coverage is needed for team-member vacations or time off, and provides training on fire-services inspection software. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a UniFirst Corporation division and a provider of first aid, AEDs, compliance training, safety, and PPE products. Its customers include businesses and government agencies in industries such as manufacturing, retail, construction, logistics, and automotive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- NFPA extinguisher certification or license.
- Experience performing monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10.
- Fire extinguisher license or certification as required by the applicable 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 75 pounds at certain times.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sales and upselling additional fire- and safety-related products and services is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance.
- Train team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection and service tasks.
- Provide technical support for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
- Assist with monthly and annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 when and where required.
- Assist with inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs when and where required.
- Conduct onsite customer audits and provide quotes for fire services.
- Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers, working with the service department to support customer satisfaction.
- Service, repair, and maintain customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems when covering team-member vacations and time off.
- Train team members on fire-services inspection software.
- Promote and sell fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.
Benefits
- On-the-job training
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ongoing cross-training
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Up to 40 hours of work per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
