Fire Safety Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

UniFirst Corporation; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking an Apprentice Fire Safety Specialist to join our team in California. You will learn to inspect, service, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting, under supervision, while helping grow our customer base through sales and service.

The apprenticeship includes on‑the‑job training, opportunities for career growth, and a strong team culture. Compensation starts at $21 per hour and benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No prior experience is required; willingness to learn fire extinguisher and emergency lighting maintenance is essential.
• Fire Extinguisher License or certification will be provided during apprenticeship; no prior license needed.
• Experienced in sales and upselling additional fire/safety-related products and services is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct inspections, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting systems under supervision.
• Learn, implement and follow NFPA 10 standards. Provide technical support to experienced technicians during monthly and annual inspections to ensure NFPA 10 compliance.
• Assist in training team members on fire extinguisher and emergency/exit lighting inspection, service, and repair techniques.
• Help inspect and test emergency egress lighting and exit signs as needed, supporting team coverage during vacations and/or absences.
• Participate in onsite customer audits, assisting with quotes for fire extinguisher services.
• Support demonstrations of fire-related products and services to customers, collaborating with the service team to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist in selling and promoting fire extinguisher services and products to expand our customer base.
• Receive training on fire services inspection software to support team efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Willingness to learn

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking an Apprentice Fire Safety Specialist to join our team in California. You will learn to inspect, service, and maintain portable extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting, under supervision, while helping grow our customer base through sales and service.

The apprenticeship includes on‑the‑job training, opportunities for career growth, and a strong team culture. Compensation starts at $21 per hour and benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.