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 inspection, service, repair, 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 when needed. The technician supports customer growth by promoting fire services and products, presenting and demonstrating offerings, conducting onsite audits, and preparing quotes. The role also helps ensure customer satisfaction and services established accounts when covering team members’ vacations or time off. Travel within the designated territory is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- NFPA Extinguisher Certification/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, and/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- or 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 inspection, service, repair, and maintenance tasks related to portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting.
- Provide portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting technical support to team members.
- Assist with monthly and annual portable fire extinguisher inspections to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
- Assist with inspection and testing of emergency egress lighting and exit signs.
- Conduct onsite customer audits and prepare 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.
- Train team members on fire services inspection software.
- Promote and sell 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 growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
