Fire Extinguisher & Safety Technician - Training & Growth

UniFirst Corporation; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our team. You will inspect, service, repair, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting, while training teammates in these tasks. You will also promote fire services to grow our customer base.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong customer service, and the ability to travel within the territory. An NFPA extinguisher certification and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required.
• Must have an NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License.
• Fire Extinguisher License or certification as required by state, county, and/or city.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experienced in sales and upselling fire/safety-related products is highly preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel within the designated territory.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance.
• Train team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting service and inspection tasks.
• Provide portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting technical support.
• Assist team members with monthly and annual inspections to maintain NFPA 10 compliance.
• Inspect and test emergency egress lighting and exit signs as required.
• Provide on-site audits and quotes for fire service.
• Present and demonstrate fire products/services to customers and coordinate with service team for satisfaction.
• Support covering vacations and time off by servicing and maintaining customer equipment.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.

Skills

Sales upselling

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Physical ability

Education

NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License

Fire Extinguisher License or state certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our team. You will inspect, service, repair, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting, while training teammates in these tasks. You will also promote fire services to grow our customer base.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong customer service, and the ability to travel within the territory. An NFPA extinguisher certification and valid driver's license are required.