Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst • Dorchester, MA

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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 and supports the inspection, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. It also trains and provides technical support to team members, helps cover inspections and service as needed, and promotes fire-related products and services to grow the customer base.

The technician assists with monthly and annual inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10, tests emergency egress lighting and exit signs, conducts customer onsite audits and quotes, and demonstrates products and services. The role may require travel within a designated territory and servicing established customers when covering team member vacations or time off.

The position offers a stated annual salary of $55,000–$65,000, dependent on experience and skills, plus a base commission structure. UniFirst describes ongoing cross-training, career advancement opportunities, and a family culture.

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 to team members and help cover inspections and service as needed.
• Assist with monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10.
• Inspect and test emergency egress lighting and exit signs as needed.
• Provide customer onsite audits and quotes for fire services.
• Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers.
• Work with the service department to help ensure customer satisfaction.
• Service, repair, and maintain established customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems when covering team member vacations or time off.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.
• Sell and promote fire services and products to help grow the existing customer base.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• 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 potential and advancement opportunities
• Up to 40 hours per week

What This Job Offers

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