Fire Service Technician

Job Summary

Supervisor y Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Perform annual maintenance/inspections of fire extinguishers.
• Determine proper type, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers based on hazard/occupancy classification.
• Exchange fire extinguishers that require service; replace obsolete/damaged units.
• Install fire extinguisher cabinets, brackets, and wall hangers.
• Able to obtain a FEL-B within 90 days.
• Indicate type, size, and location of fire extinguishers on inspection reports.
• Perform semi-annual inspection of restaurant and industrial fire suppression systems.
• Document findings and note deficiencies on inspection reports.
• Communicate to the customer any non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and other team members to ensure efficient and effective use of fire extinguishers and possibly fire suppression systems.
• Build and develop partnerships that will grow the business within the industry marketplace.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and practices, both for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certifications or training in fire extinguisher and fire suppression systems is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and the ability to read electrical schematic diagrams.
• Proven experience working as a portable fire extinguisher and/or fire suppression technician.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting NFPA standards (10, 17, 17a, 96), and technical manuals (Ansul, Amerex, CaptiveAire, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers and team members.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and have full use of hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work from a ladder, and in some case, a man-lift.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel daily.