Onsite Service Tech II - IFR
About The Position
The Onsite Service Technician II works in Vallen’s Safety Services group, focusing on Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory (IFR) services. The role performs scheduled inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of safety equipment for established customers. Service work may take place indoors or in the field, including in potentially hazardous plant environments where appropriate safety precautions and equipment are required. The technician also completes service documentation, supports shipping and receiving and warehouse order fulfillment as needed, and maintains company-provided assets. The role requires current relevant certifications and licenses, including a valid motor vehicle license with a good driving record; a commercial driver’s license is required when carrying hazardous-material loads.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two related manufacturer or state certifications.
- One to three years of related experience.
- Specific experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing life safety equipment.
- Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
- Mechanically inclined, with proficiency using hand tools.
- Strong communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of the relevant industry segment.
- Current motor vehicle license and a good driving record.
- Commercial driver's license if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
- Ability to complete equipment repairs and maintenance accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English, including operational, process, and quality instructions.
- Ability to pass all required tests for offshore work, if applicable.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 55 pounds occasionally; climb stairwells up to 15 levels and ladders up to 24 feet; walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes; stand for 8–10 hours; and bend, climb, and stoop as needed.
Responsibilities
- Conduct service calls and identify equipment discrepancies.
- Inspect, test, maintain, and repair life safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire hose, gas detection monitors, respiratory equipment, fall protection equipment, and safety shower and eyewash units.
- Prepare accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS), reports, and testing and repair documentation; ensure documentation is complete and submitted for invoicing.
- Provide customers with all required documentation copies after equipment servicing.
- Apply knowledge of applicable state, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA guidelines, and Vallen standard operating procedures.
- Follow safe work practices.
- Assist with shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing items to sales associates for processing.
- Maintain proper care of company-provided assets, which may include a vehicle, inventory, safety equipment, laptop, BR scanner, test equipment, tools, radio, cell phone, fuel card, or credit card.
- Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment when needed.
- Provide assistance, advice, and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel.
- Keep certifications and licenses current by completing required continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
