Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst • Austin, TX

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About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable, hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also called a Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist. The role conducts inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. It also provides training and technical support to team members and covers inspections and service as needed. The position helps grow the customer base by promoting and selling fire services and products, conducting onsite audits, and providing quotes. The role may travel within a designated territory and provide coverage for team members’ vacations and time off.

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of UniFirst Corporation and provides First Aid, AEDs, compliance training, safety, and PPE products. The division is part of a $70 million operation within a $1.8 billion company. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer.

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 portable fire extinguisher inspections in compliance with NFPA 10 code.
• Fire extinguisher license or certification as required by 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 portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance.
• Train team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical support to team members and assist with inspections and service where needed.
• Assist with monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
• Assist with inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs.
• Conduct 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 as needed to cover team members’ time off.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.
• Promote and sell fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Ongoing cross-training
• 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
• Hourly pay
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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