Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician to inspect, service, repair, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting. The role includes training teammates and providing technical support, with opportunities to promote fire services to existing customers.

Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a base commission plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license.
• NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License required by state/county/city implementation.
• Experience performing monthly/annual extinguisher inspections to NFPA 10.
• Ability to travel within the designated territory.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Lift up to 75 lbs when needed.

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 inspection, service, and maintenance.
• Provide portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting technical support.
• Assist with monthly and annual inspections to maintain NFPA 10 compliance.
• Assist in inspecting and testing emergency egress lighting and exit signs.
• Provide on-site audits and quotes for fire service.
• Present and demonstrate fire-related products/services to customers.
• Maintain and service portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting for existing customers.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License

Fire Extinguisher license as required by state/city

Job description

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, “Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist,” to join our family. As a Team Partner, your responsibilities will include conducting portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance, training team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance. You will provide technical support to team members and help cover team members conducting inspections and service where, and as needed. The Partners role will also include selling and promoting fire services and products to help grow our existing customer base.

Pay & BenefitsOn the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician, “Fire Extinguisher Safety Specialist,” to join our family. As a Team Partner, your responsibilities will include conducting portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance, training team members in portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance. You will provide technical support to team members and help cover team members conducting inspections and service where, and as needed. The Partners role will also include selling and promoting fire services and products to help grow our existing customer base.

Pay & BenefitsOn the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 annual salary, dependent on experience and skills plus a base commission structure plan!

What's in it for you?

Training

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances performance and assists with career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance

We offer up to 40-hours a week!

Career Growth

Some companies like to promote from within, We love to!

Culture

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst First Aid + Safety an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity

At UniFirst First Aid + Safety, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance
• Train team members in various portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit Lighting service and inspection related tasks
• Provide portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting technical support.
• Assist team members performing monthly and annual inspections on portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code when and where required.
• Assist team members Inspecting and test emergency egress lighting and exit signs when and where required.
• Providing customer onsite audits and quoting for fire service.
• Presenting and demonstrating our fire related products/services to customers and working with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Servicing, repairing and maintaining the portable fire equipment and emergency exit lighting systems of our established customer base where needed to cover team member vacations and time off.
• Provide fire services inspection software training to team members.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• High school and/or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required
• Must have an NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License
• Experienced performing monthly and annual inspections on portable fire extinguishers to maintain compliance with NFPA 10 code.
• 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 additional fire/safety-related products and services is highly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to travel within the designated territory.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external scheduling.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs at certain times.

About UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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