Portable Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire Safety, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Portable Service Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety. This position involves inspecting, testing, and maintaining portable fire safety devices, including fire extinguishers. You will work both independently and as part of a team, adhering to safety regulations while providing excellent service. The organization values its employees and offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and community safety. If you are passionate about making a difference and protecting lives, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Qualifications

• High school education preferred with knowledge of NFPA standards.
• Experience with fire extinguishers and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install and service fire extinguishers in buildings.
• Perform inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to emergency service calls and maintain workspace.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of NFPA standards

Ability to follow directions

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

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Portable Service Technician

Apply locations Salt Lake City, UT time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR108970

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of portable devices. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing fire extinguisher checks in accordance with fire code; identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install or service fire extinguishers in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair fire extinguishers already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure fire extinguishers are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• A high school education or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards is preferred.
• Experience with fire extinguishers is preferred.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of life safety.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short term disability.
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Company vehicle (if job applicable).

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are hiring across the nation! Many of our roles provide on-the-job training to help you get licensed and working.

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture - they're how we treat our customers and each other.

We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time.

You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other.

We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built.

We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.