Tech I - Fire

Total Safety • Parkersburg, WV

156d

About The Position

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Technician provides service, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must possess safe driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance.
• Must be willing to travel to customer's site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing.
• Have or obtain an applicable State Fire Licenses or pass NICET Level II testing within 12 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems.
• Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience is considered a plus.
• Associate degree, technical or military training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment.
• Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner.
• Learns to conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment.
• Learns to conduct pre-job, job update and post-job completion briefs.
• Assists others in facilities including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready-to-use equipment.
• Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
• Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED