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 inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. It provides technical support and training to team members, assists with inspections and service coverage as needed, and promotes fire-related products and services to existing customers. The technician assists with monthly and annual inspections to support compliance with NFPA 10, tests emergency egress lighting and exit signs, performs onsite customer audits and prepares quotes, and demonstrates products and services. The role also supports customer satisfaction in coordination with the service department, covers team members’ vacation and time off when needed, and trains team members to use fire-services inspection software. The position offers on-the-job training and ongoing cross-training, with up to 40 hours of work per week.
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 to maintain NFPA 10 compliance.
- 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, repair, and maintenance tasks.
- Provide technical support for portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
- Assist with monthly and annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 when and where required.
- Assist with inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs when and where required.
- Conduct onsite customer audits and prepare quotes for fire services.
- Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers, coordinating with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Cover team members’ 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.
Benefits
- On-the-job training
- Great hourly pay
- 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
- Ongoing cross-training
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Up to 40 hours of work per week
- Family culture and a diverse, welcoming environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
