Technician - Shop

Summit Fire & Security • Middletown, CT

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Shop Technician position is to receive materials, store materials, pick items and move as well as transport items outside of the warehouse. Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. They serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and are recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. The company also supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education, encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications, and offering reimbursement for certain career development programs. They strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification, license, or experience, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Efficient time management skills developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within the Shop area, preferred.
• 1 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Inventory control experience, preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic test or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist with walk- in customers fire extinguisher.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Help keep shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
• Frequently moves fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes and other mechanical devised.
• Identifies and inspects received inventory.
• Verify labels.
• Driving company vehicles, as assigned.
• Transportation of items in and out of trucks.
• Cleaning of workstation and surrounding areas in warehouse/ shop.
• Assist with Inventory audits.
• Transport items via Truck travel time and location may vary, upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees