Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety
About The Position
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also referred to as a Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist. The role conducts portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance; trains and supports team members; and helps cover inspections and service as needed. The technician also promotes and sells fire services and products to grow the existing customer base. The position involves conducting customer onsite audits and providing quotes, demonstrating fire-related products and services, and coordinating with the service department to support customer satisfaction. The technician services the established customer base when needed to cover team members’ vacations and time off, and provides training on fire-services inspection software. Travel within the designated territory is required. The position offers on-the-job training and up to 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- NFPA extinguisher certification or license.
- Experience performing monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
- Fire extinguisher license or certification as required by the applicable 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 and service tasks.
- Provide technical support to team members for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
- Assist team members with monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
- Assist team members with inspections and testing of emergency egress lighting and exit signs.
- Conduct onsite customer audits and provide quotes for fire services.
- Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers, and work with the service department to support customer satisfaction.
- Service, repair, and maintain customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems when covering team members’ vacations and time off.
- Train team members on fire-services inspection software.
- Promote and sell fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 30% employee discount
- Employee referral bonuses
- On-the-job training
- Ongoing cross-training
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Hourly pay and a base commission structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
