Fire Extinguisher Technician

As a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you are responsible for the sales, maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers on existing customer routes as well as selling and teaching fire extinguisher training classes. Also responsible for ensuring high levels of accuracy of these responsibilities and working in accordance with applicable national and local codes and standards.

Hourly pay ranges from $18-22 dependent on skills and years of experience.

In this role you will:

• Perform inspection, testing, service, and repairs as required for all types of fire extinguishers as mandated by Standards and codes, manufactures requirements, and expectations and requirements of the company
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations
• Survey facilities for fire and safety needs and reference any requirements needed
• Provide customer support in creating quotes, answering questions, laying out fire equipment needs and follow-up all jobs to assure customer satisfaction
• Service and maintain company vehicle according to manufacturer’s recommendations and company policy
• Maintain clean and organized vehicle. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the job
• Ensure that all internal and external customers and co-workers receive outstanding service by providing a friendly environment
• Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations and laws
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
• Some time may be spent performing duties of the Suppression System and Repair Technician. See Suppression System and Repair job description.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Has familiarity with basic hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and adapt to change in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, and customers, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues
• Ability to comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience in performing inspection, testing, service, and repair of Fire Extinguishers preferred, training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #10 Standards Servicing Guidelines and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) preferred
• ICC/NAFED Fire Extinguishers Certification obtain within 90 days of employment
• FEX-1 Extinguishers obtain within 90 days of employment
• Must have the ability to obtain all licensing required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid state issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and varying climate/temperature conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Able to constantly lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds unassisted
• Occasionally move/lift (with assistance or lifting device) 76-110 pounds
• Able to constantly lift and carry items such as toolboxes, tools, equipment, cylinders, and parts
• Ability to constantly push or pull up to 25 -75 pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and stretching

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this job and not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Systems Integration (PSI) is a leader in the Fire & Life Safety industry serving customers throughout Washington, Oregon, Northern California, and Idaho. We provide a broad range of Fire & Life safety programs and services - monitoring, testing, and inspecting, system maintenance, installations, and code compliance consultations - to the industries we serve. We strive to be the best place to work within our industry by adhering to the philosophy that we take care of our customers by taking care of our people.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous company contribution (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 10 paid holidays off per year
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with liberal company match
• Training and Development Program

Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a background and DMV record (if applicable) check and pre-employment drug screen (if applicable) once the signed offer is received.

Performance Systems Integration, and our affiliates, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to making employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family or parental status, family medical history or genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the locations in which we operate.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact HR@psintegrated.com and we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.