Service Technician - Air Products

MES Life Safety • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) is hiring a full-time Service Technician responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and testing 3M/Scott Safety self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment used by firefighting personnel. The technician will help ensure equipment is safe, compliant, in optimal condition, and ready for emergencies. The role includes periodic service calls to fire departments across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with approximately 25–30% travel and occasional overnight stays for remote or large jobs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sound computer skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays for remote or large jobs.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift and carry SCBA equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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, repairing small engines, working with firefighting equipment, hydraulics, or cabling.
• Previous experience as a mechanic or electrician.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform functional checks on 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 as needed.
• Conduct pressure, airflow, leak, and other tests to verify equipment meets manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Document 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 proper SCBA use, care, and maintenance.
• Manage spare-parts and replacement-component inventory.
• Stay current with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and Scott/3M requirements.
• Work with customers and end-users to address concerns and equipment-related issues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (salary plus commission).
• Company vehicle program.
• MES-paid training and certification program.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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