Fire Extinguisher Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of portable devices. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing fire extinguisher checks in accordance with fire code; identifying system deficiencies; and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Requirements

• A high school education or equivalent preferred
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including occasional evenings, weekends, and out-of-town assignments
• Knowledge of principles and practices of life safety
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and the ability to interpret, apply, and explain them
• Ability to review documents for completeness and accuracy
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift/move heavy objects
• Requires physical abilities such as balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, and visual acuity

Nice To Haves

• Trade experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of fire extinguishers or fire protection industry standards is preferred
• Troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Install or service fire extinguishers in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair fire extinguishers already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure fire extinguishers are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, submitting repair requests as necessary
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, following all safety regulations and manufacturer instructions
• Work in accordance with company safety procedures, including driver safety and proper use of PPE
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Perform other duties assigned by management
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees