Technician - Shop

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic test or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist with walk-in customers’ fire extinguishers.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Help keep 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.
• Transport items in and out of trucks.
• Clean 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.

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.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Qualifications

• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within the Shop area, preferred.
• 1 year of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Inventory control experience, preferred.
• Efficient time management; developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative; ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Occasional travel up to 30%.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Sensory Requirements: See in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Regularly work outside and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Occasionally work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.