Fire Safety Specialist – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst • Puyallup, WA

18h • Hybrid

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. They serve various businesses including manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies. This role is within a $70 million division of a $1.8 billion company. The company is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also referred to as a "Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist," to join their family. As a Team Partner, responsibilities include conducting portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance, as well as training team members in these areas. The role also involves providing technical support and assisting other team members with inspections and service as needed. Additionally, the position includes selling and promoting fire services and products to expand the 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.
• Cover team members conducting inspections and service where and as needed.
• Sell and promote fire services and products to help grow the 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 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 the established customer base where needed to cover team member vacations and time off.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.

Benefits

• On the job training
• Great hourly pay
• 401K 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

What This Job Offers

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