Extinguisher Shop Technician

Hiller Companies; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans

Company provided training and tools

Boot allowance and safety gear

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC in Hickory, NC is seeking an Extinguisher Shop Technician to support our shop team under the Supervisor’s guidance. You will help coordinate tasks, maintain equipment, and manage DOT logs and inventory to ensure safe, compliant service.

The role involves hands-on testing, refilling extinguishers, parts replacement, and keeping accurate records of inspections and repairs while guiding customers on best practices and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Fire Extinguisher Technician preferred.
• Must have clean driving record and the ability to drive for work.
• DOT certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and proper functioning of the shop and equipment.
• Inspect extinguishers and conduct tests for proper operation and safety compliance.
• Refill extinguishers, replace worn parts, and recharge units as needed.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning extinguishers.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance to customers on extinguisher use and safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

DOT certification

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Extinguisher Shop Technician.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Extinguisher Shop Technician is responsible for providing support to the technicians, shop, & office working under the guidance of the Supervisor. The primary responsibilities include assisting in coordinating and executing tasks related to the business, with a focus on cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining DOT logs, managing inventory, and contributing to the optimization of customer satisfaction. This position involves hands‑on technical tasks and collaboration with the Supervisor to ensure efficient operations within the Shop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper functioning of equipment & shop.
• Support the maintenance of safety standards and processes.
• Inspect fire extinguishers to ensure they are in proper working condition and compliant with safety regulations.
• Conducting tests to verify the functionality of fire extinguishers, including pressure testing, and checking the discharge mechanism.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as refilling extinguishers, replacing worn out parts, and recharging units after use.
• Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning fire extinguishers.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, tests, maintenance activities, and repairs performed on each fire extinguisher.
• Provide guidance to customers on fire extinguisher use, maintenance best practices, and fire safety procedures.
• Ensure all fire extinguishers meet relevant safety standards and regulations set forth by authorities such as NFPA & OSHA
• Monitor inventory levels of fire extinguishers and related equipment. Communicating low stock needs to purchasing departments.
• Support the completion and uploading of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) forms for all Hydro Pit jobs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location(s)

1025 TATE BLVD SE, HICKORY , North Carolina 28602-4024 , United States

Requirements

What We are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience as a Fire Extinguisher Technician preferred.
• Must have clean driving record and the ability to drive for work as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and strong organizational skills
• DOT certification required (within 90 days of employment)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending and kneeling for extended periods
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices
• Capable of using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, grinding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.

Hiller is a drug‑free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly and Make It Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.