Fire Protection Onsite Service Tech II - IFR (Extinguisher, SCBA)

About the role

Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Responsibilities

• Conducting service calls.
• Identifying equipment discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs of Life Safety Equipment. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose, Gas Detection Monitors, Respiratory Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment and Safety Shower / Eyewash Units.
• Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing.
• Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen SOP's.
• Always exhibit safe work practices.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
• May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
• Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.

Requirements

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field. Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment. Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs. Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high. Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high. Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes. Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service. Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Minimum 2 Certifications (manufacturer /state) in a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong Communication Skills
• Specific -- RELEVENT experience
• Experience in the Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repair of Life Safety Equipment