Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst • Norcross, GA

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About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety, a division of UniFirst Corporation, is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also described as a Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist. The role involves inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting for customers. The technician also trains and supports team members, helps cover inspections and service as needed, and promotes fire-related products and services to grow the customer base.

The position serves UniFirst First Aid + Safety customers across a designated territory. It requires travel and may involve lifting up to 75 pounds at certain times. The posting offers on-the-job training and up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• NFPA extinguisher certification or license.
• Experience performing monthly and annual inspections on portable fire extinguishers.
• Fire extinguisher license or certification as required by the relevant state, county, 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 inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
• Train team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, and repair tasks.
• Provide technical support to team members for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
• Assist team members with monthly and annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting to maintain NFPA 10 code compliance, as needed.
• Assist team members with inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs, as needed.
• Provide onsite customer audits and prepare quotes for fire services.
• Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers, and work with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Service, repair, and maintain customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems when covering for team members’ vacations and time off.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.
• Sell and promote fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and cross-training.
• Hourly pay; the amount is not specified.
• 401(k) 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.
• Career potential and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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