Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst•Norcross, GA

10d

About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable, hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, also referred to as a Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist. The role conducts inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. It also provides technical support and training to team members, and helps cover inspections and service as needed. The position supports customer satisfaction and business growth by conducting onsite audits, preparing quotes, and promoting fire-related products and services to customers. The role serves an established customer base and may travel within a designated territory. UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers on-the-job training, ongoing cross-training, and opportunities for career advancement. The company describes its culture as family-oriented and committed to a welcoming environment for people with diverse backgrounds. The position offers up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
NFPA extinguisher certification or license.
Experience performing monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10.
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

Inspect, service, repair, and maintain portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
Train team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, and repair tasks.
Provide technical support 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 when and where required.
Assist team members with inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs when and where required.
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.
Cover team member vacations and time off by servicing, repairing, and maintaining customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems as needed.
Train team members on fire services inspection software.
Sell and promote fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.