Fire Extinguisher Technician

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits (healthcare, dental

Paid time off & holidays

Company 401(k) match eligibility

Job summary

Impact Fire Services is seeking a skilled Technician in the United States to perform inspections, service and parts sales for fire suppression systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment, meet weekly service targets and uphold safety standards.

Applicants should have extinguisher/suppression experience, a valid driver’s license, strong communications skills and the ability to learn inspection codes; company supports licensing and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Fire extinguisher/suppression experience required.
• Ability to learn inspection and servicing codes.
• Excellent selling, communications and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and service on fire protection equipment.
• Sell and service fire suppression components professionally.
• Meet weekly service and productivity goals and maintain a clean vehicle.

Skills

Fire suppression

Customer service

Sales ability

Electrical safety

Driving license

Strong work ethic

Job description

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service and technical expertise, we have developed long-standing relationships with the leading businesses in our markets. We are a full-service fire protection company, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring, and retrofit of fire safety systems. Come join a dynamic team of fire protection professionals, many of whom carry NICET and manufacturer certifications in leading brands. Impact Fire has deep experience supporting many industries including retail, healthcare, education and restaurants. Today, we operate over 52+ district offices and employ over 2,100 employees across multiple states throughout the USA.

At Impact Fire Services you can learn a trade with multiple career paths in fire and life safety while benefiting from an employee focused company culture that allows you to gain mentorship and training provided by leading experts at one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Whether you have transferable skills, prior industry experience, or are looking to start your journey, our apprenticeship programs will give you the support and knowledge you need to go further in your career.

Why work with us?

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

The Technician will be responsible for providing inspections, selling, and servicing a variety of fire suppression components including fire extinguishers, emergency lights and other fire products in a professional and timely manner. The Technician will be expected to meet weekly service and productivity goals. Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining licensing and certification required by National, State and Local codes. The Technician is also responsible for maintaining a clean, well-organized vehicle and ensuring a safe environment for his/herself, co-workers and customers.

Responsibilities include

• Manage their time to complete the maximum amount of service calls while maintaining a high level of quality
• Achieve any weekly productivity goals assigned by the Branch Manager
• Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain any licensing and certification required by National, State and Local codes.
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driving, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tag-out policies
• Maintain their vehicle in accordance with company procedures and ensure it is clean and organized

Qualifications include

• Fire Extinguisher/Suppression experience is required
• The ability to learn applicable inspection and servicing codes
• The ability to learn and comprehend general electrical safety procedures
• A valid driver’s license and a current and sustainable good driving record
• A strong work ethic and professional appearance
• Excellent selling, communications, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire Extinguisher COF; W96
• Applicable experience either in the fire protection industry or the commercial customer service business in some capacity
• An electrical background or a basic level of comfort and knowledge with electrical work
• An ability to provide services across multiple product lines

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.