Field Fire Extinguisher & Kitchen Suppression Tech

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Valley Fire Control in Albany, Oregon is seeking a field-based technician to service portable fire extinguishers and pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems. You will inspect, test, maintain, repair, and install equipment, often meeting customers face-to-face.

Entry pay starts at $22 per hour, with potential to reach around $40 as you gain certifications. Training, PPE, and a company vehicle are provided to support daily routes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently once trained.
• Residence within approximately one hour of Albany, Oregon.
• Valid driver’s license with no major driving violations in the last 3 years and no DUIs in the last 7 years.
• Ability to climb ladders, walk and climb stairs, and work in commercial kitchens, mechanical rooms, and occupied buildings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and to maneuver larger cylinders and wheeled units with assistance.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, and install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10 and local codes.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, and install pre-engineered kitchen wet chemical suppression systems per NFPA 17A and 96.
• Perform recharge and hydrostatic testing of cylinders as required.
• Service and install Amerex, CaptiveAire, and related equipment lines.
• Support related suppression work as certifications develop.
• Identify deficiencies and clearly communicate required repairs to customers.
• Quote and sell straightforward corrective and additional service work onsite.
• Document all work accurately using company software (iPad-based).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fluent English

Valid driver’s license

Ladder climbing

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iPad-based software

Job description

Valley Fire Control in Albany, Oregon is seeking a field-based technician to service portable fire extinguishers and pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems. You will inspect, test, maintain, repair, and install equipment, often meeting customers face-to-face.

Entry pay starts at $22 per hour, with potential to reach around $40 as you gain certifications. Training, PPE, and a company vehicle are provided to support daily routes.