Service Technician - Air Products

MES Life Safety • Waterford, CT

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About The Position

Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) is hiring a full-time Service Technician for Air Products (SCBA). The technician inspects, maintains, repairs, tests, calibrates, and adjusts 3M/Scott Safety Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment used by firefighters in oxygen-limited or hazardous environments. The role includes periodic service calls to fire departments and ensuring equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with manufacturer specifications and applicable standards.

Training includes time at MES’s Training Facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, a manufacturer-led certification course, and hands-on field training with experienced technicians. The role requires 100% travel within a Connecticut territory comprising New London, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, and Hartford counties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sound computer skills.
• Driver's license.
• REAL-ID is required to work at federal sites.
• Ability to lift and carry SCBA equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel 100% within the assigned Connecticut territory.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience servicing and maintaining SCBA equipment.
• Technical training or certification related to SCBA equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, NFPA standards, and manufacturer-specific SCBA guidelines, preferably Scott/3M.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Good communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience servicing HVAC equipment or systems, small engines, firefighting equipment, hydraulics, cabling, vehicles, or electrical equipment.
• Previous experience as a mechanic or electrician.
• Three years of mechanical knowledge experience preferred.
• Three years of Field Service Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform functional checks on 3M/Scott Safety SCBA and related equipment to verify readiness and compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SCBA equipment, replacing worn or damaged components.
• Conduct pressure, airflow, leak, and other tests to verify equipment meets manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, parts replaced, equipment condition, and test results.
• Calibrate and adjust SCBA equipment for accurate readings and safe operation.
• Train end-users and other personnel in the proper use, care, and maintenance of SCBA equipment.
• Manage spare-parts and replacement-component inventory.
• Stay current with safety regulations and industry standards and ensure equipment meets Scott/3M standards.
• Work with customers and end-users to address concerns and equipment-related issues.

Benefits

• Salary plus commission.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Company service vehicle.
• Uniform and tools provided.
• Employee rewards and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

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