Shop Technician

About the role

The Shop Technician – Shop receives, stores, picks, moves, and transports materials and fire‑protection equipment both inside and outside the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic tests or 6‑year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist walk‑in customers with fire extinguishers.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Keep the shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
• Frequently move fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes, and other mechanical devices.
• Identify and inspect received inventory; verify labels.
• Drive company vehicles as assigned and transport items in and out of trucks.
• Clean workstations and surrounding areas in the warehouse/shop.
• Assist with inventory audits.
• Transport items via truck (travel time and location may vary, upon request).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience: 1 year fire‑life safety industry experience in a shop setting (preferred); inventory control experience (preferred).
• Certifications: Forklift certification, license, or equivalent experience (required); valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (required).
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Efficient time‑management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Critical thinking and strong diligence/accuracy.
  • Collaboration with employees at all levels.
  • Effective written and verbal communication in English.
  • Familiarity with business‑intelligence systems (e.g., Sage 300 CRE) – preferred.
  • Professional computer skills (1 year) – preferred.
  • Experience with Salesforce – preferred.
• Other Requirements: Ability to comply with company drug‑and‑alcohol policy and background‑screening requirements; ability to travel up to 20 % locally.

Physical & Work Environment

Employees must frequently bend, ascend/descend step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift > 50 lb, reach above and below shoulders, and stand or walk for extended periods. Vision requirements include color perception and focus at various distances. Occasional balancing, crouching, driving, sitting, stooping, twisting, and work at heights are also required.

The work environment includes regular outdoor exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise, with occasional indoor office work. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company safety policies.

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 (e.g., accident and hospital indemnity)
• Life insurance for team members and dependents
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

About Us

Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc., is the nation’s leading fire‑protection company, offering design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance for fire detection, suppression, and security. With more than 25 locations across eight states, we are recognized for service excellence and support trade‑skills development, NICET certification, and professional growth. Our core values—Passion for life safety, Integrity, Partnership, and Operational Excellence—guide us in delivering high‑quality fire‑protection services that protect lives and property.