Shop Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, recharging, testing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers and other pressure cylinders in accordance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures. This position primarily works in a warehouse/shop environment performing cylinder maintenance, hydrostatic testing, refilling, labeling, inventory management, and preparation of equipment for customer delivery. The technician plays a key role in ensuring life safety equipment remains compliant, reliable, and ready for service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of mechanical, warehouse, or construction experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50+ lbs regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Use of hands and arms for handling tools, materials, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fire protection or life safety systems and familiarity with NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, recharge, and certify portable fire extinguishers.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble extinguishers and pressure cylinders.
• Perform hydrostatic testing on fire extinguishers and other approved cylinders.
• Verify cylinder integrity, compliance dates, and serviceability.
• Fill and recharge dry chemical, CO₂, water, and clean agent extinguishers as authorized.
• Apply service tags, labels, verification of service collars, and compliance markings.
• Maintain accurate service records and inventory documentation.
• Operate recharge equipment, hydrostatic test equipment, scales, compressors, and other shop tools.
• Identify damaged, obsolete, or non-serviceable cylinders and prepare them for disposal.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, organizing, and shipping inventory.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and company safety requirements at all times.
• Assist field technicians with equipment preparation and special projects as needed.
• Load and unload cylinders, extinguishers, and material deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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