Technician - Shop

Summit Companies•Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d

About The Position

The Shop Technician receives and stores materials, picks items, and moves and transports items inside and outside the warehouse. The position performs hydrostatic tests or six-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers; assists walk-in customers with fire extinguishers; and may deliver extinguishers and cabinets to customers. The technician helps maintain clean shop, extinguisher holding, warehouse, and workstation areas; handles fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes, and other mechanical devices; identifies and inspects received inventory; verifies labels; and assists with inventory audits. The role also involves driving company vehicles as assigned and transporting items into and out of trucks. Travel time and location may vary when transportation is requested. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a forklift certification, license, or experience, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. One year of Fire Life Safety industry experience in a shop area, professional computer skills, and inventory control experience are preferred. Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar systems, and experience with Salesforce are also preferred. Occasional travel of up to 30% is required. The work involves frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods. Occasional physical activities include balancing, crouching, driving, lifting over 50 pounds, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights. Work regularly takes place outdoors, with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Occasional work is indoors in an office setting and may be performed alone or with others. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with company safety policies when visiting locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification, license, or experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Efficient time-management skills, developed organizational skills, and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate and work with employees at all levels.
Strong diligence and accuracy.
Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to travel occasionally, up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

One year of Fire Life Safety industry experience specifically within the shop area.
One year of professional computer skills.
Inventory control experience.
Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar systems.
Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Receive and store materials, pick items, and move and transport items inside and outside the warehouse.
Perform hydrostatic tests or six-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
Assist walk-in customers with fire extinguishers.
Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
Help keep shop, extinguisher holding, warehouse, and workstation areas clean.
Frequently move fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes, and other mechanical devices.
Identify and inspect received inventory and verify labels.
Drive company vehicles as assigned.
Transport items into and out of trucks, with travel time and location varying as requested.
Assist with inventory audits.
Perform other duties as assigned.