Extinguisher Technician

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is hiring a Fire Extinguisher Technician in Houston, Texas. The technician will perform inspections, testing, servicing, and installation of fire safety equipment. Candidates need strong communication skills, proficiency with various tools, and the ability to work in challenging conditions. A clean appearance and customer service focus are essential. The role demands full-time availability with potential overtime and travel. Join a respected company with equal opportunity employment for veterans and disabled individuals.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and database programs.
• Ability to lift/move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Available for travel, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, and install portable fire extinguishers.
• Conduct timely inspections for established customers.
• Maintain accurate documentation daily.

Skills

Professional communication

Self-motivated

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Multi-meters

Digital analyzers

Frequency meters

Decibel meters

Job description

Shambaugh & Son L.P is looking for a Fire Extinguisher Technician. This position requires inspection, testing, servicing, and/or installation of portable fire extinguishers, suppression systems, or other applicable fire safety equipment in accordance with applicable fire codes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Experience working as a fire extinguisher technician.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and standards.
• Solicit new business for fire extinguisher and restaurant fire suppression inspections.
• Conduct inspections for established customers in a timely manner while maintaining high standard of quality work.
• Perform work in an efficient and organized matter.
• Maintain accurate and precise documentation daily.
• Be a self-motivator with little direct supervision required.
• Display professional appearance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Professional communication with customers and ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Motivated to achieve a high standard of productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of personal computers including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, iOS and database programs.
• Have a working knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices.
• Must have the ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Most work is performed indoors; some site work conditions are similar to typical construction projects.
• Ability to work a full time schedule.
• Overtime may be required with short notice.
• Available for travel, which may include nights and weekends to accommodate customer’s schedule.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled