Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

UniFirst; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Uncapped Commission

5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers

401K

Tutition Reimbursment

Profit Sharing

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

UniFirst First Aid + Safety in Norcross, GA is seeking a reliable Fire Extinguisher Technician to inspect, service, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency lighting. As a Team Partner, you will support field operations and help grow our safety service offerings.

This full-time role includes on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities. Travel is local, and strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires NFPA extinguisher certification/license and ability to perform NFPA 10 inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct portable fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, repair, and maintenance.
• Train team members in portable extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting tasks.
• Provide technical support to team members and cover inspections on an as-needed basis.
• Assist in selling and promoting fire services to grow the customer base.
• Support service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Cover for vacations and time off by servicing and maintaining equipment for existing customers.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 18 or older

Tools

NFPA Extinguisher Certification/License

Fire Extinguisher License

Independent Work

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Travel Ability

Communication Skills

Lifting Capacity

Driver's License

NFPA 10 Inspections

Job description

Fire Extinguisher Technician – UniFirst First Aid+ Safety

Norcross, Georgia

Job ID: 2604385

Overview

• Full-Time
• Travel: Local

Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Uncapped Commission
• 5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers
• 401K
• Tutition Reimbursment
• Profit Sharing
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

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 & Benefits:

On 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.

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.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at(800) 213-8979 (tel:[phone]) to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application processbecause of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] orcall to let us know the nature of your request.

Skills & Traits

What makes a successful Outside Sales Representative at UniFirst? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have what it takes.

• Ethical 10
• Resourceful 10
• Persuasive 9
• Competitive 10
• Assertive 10
• Optimistic
• Confident
• Self-Disciplined
• Coachable
• Hardworking