Service Technician - Suppression

MES Life Safety•Warren, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MES is seeking a Suppression Service Technician that is responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems. Travel is extensive for this role and will be throughout Ohio.

Requirements

Candidates must be mechanically inclined and must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Candidates must be a "self-starter", goal oriented and be motivated to succeed
Candidates must be extremely well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Candidates must be reliable, dedicated and possess the ability to identify needs and focus on details
Candidates must demonstrate an ability to maintain and adjust priorities as needed
Candidates must have the ability to lift packages and containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
Candidates must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Candidates must possess a high school diploma
Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Requires the ability to use a computer/tablet.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The work also requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Good communication skills to interact with clients professionally and effectively

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems.
Dismantles extinguishers and examines tubing, and other parts for defects and replaces worn or damaged parts.
Cleans and recharges extinguishers with materials such a patented solutions.
Tests fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems: Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces.
Inspects extinguishers for compliance with legal specifications using hand tools and performing hydrostatic tests.
Install fire extinguishers in new or renovated facilities.
Monitors inventory and initiates requests for supplies, materials, and equipment.
Tags fire extinguishing equipment to certify equipment has been properly inspected and operational.
Installs, inspects, and services Kitchen Suppression Systems.
Responsible for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
Performs other duties as assigned.