Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst•Blacklick, OH

10d

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 involves inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting for customers. The technician also trains and provides technical support to team members, and helps cover inspections and service work as needed. The role includes promoting and selling fire-related services and products to grow the existing customer base. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of UniFirst Corporation and provides first aid, AED, compliance training, safety, and PPE products. The position offers on-the-job training and ongoing cross-training, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. The stated compensation is $55,000–$65,000 annually, dependent on experience and skills, plus a base commission structure.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be 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 in accordance with NFPA 10 code.
Fire extinguisher license or certification as required by 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 inspections, service, repairs, and maintenance of 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 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 inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs as needed.
Provide onsite customer audits and quotes for fire services.
Present and demonstrate fire-related products and services to customers, and work with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
Service, repair, and maintain established customers’ portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems to cover team-member vacations and 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.