Route Sales & Service Technician Level I

CertaSite; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level up training program

Education & Certification reimbursement

401K plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Referral bonuses starting at $1,000

Job summary

CertaSite, located in Kent, Ohio, is actively seeking a Route Sales & Service Level I Technician. This role requires the candidate to perform inspections, installations, and repairs on fire safety equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Alongside technical skills, candidates need excellent customer service abilities.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including educational reimbursement, 401K, and generous paid leave. Ideal for candidates passionate about life safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have 90 days of experience with fire protection products.
• Ability to calculate basic math.
• Knowledge of computer functions and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, service, and repairs on fire safety products.
• Troubleshoot and service fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Maintain a clean and stocked vehicle for on-site services.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Customer relationship management

Education

90 days of training in fire protection

Valid U.S. driver's license

Tools

Industry-specific devices

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a route sales & service level I technician who has a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate loves people, is sales oriented and can successfully perform inspection, installation, testing, service, and repair required on fire extinguishers, exit/emergency lights, and kitchen hood suppression systems. This includes confirming compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.

Company Perks

• Level up training program
• Education & Certification reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Management opportunities
• Opportunities for overtime with incentives
• Company giveaways
• Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
• Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform inspection, testing, service, and repairs as required for fire extinguishers, exit/emergency lights, and general life safety products
• Learn pre-engineered suppression systems, such as six-year maintenance, hydrotest, recharge, battery replacement, bulb replacement and other services and repairs as mandated by Standards and codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, and procedures, customer requirements, and expectations and requirements of company
• Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire extinguishers, exit/emergency lights, and kitchen hood suppression systems
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually
• Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
• Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies, necessary to perform the job
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job
• Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require
• Work in compliance with the Company's safety program
• Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution
• There may be situations which require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. For some locations, these demands will be more frequent or required than others.
• Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces

Qualifications

• 90 days of experience training on or working a route in fire protection with a concentration in extinguishers, e-lights, and general life safety products
• Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software
• Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license

Ideal Qualities

• 90 days – 1 year of experience training on or working a route in fire protection with a concentration in extinguishers, e-lights, and general life safety products
• Training and experience working on kitchen hood and pre-engineered suppression systems

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Overtime may be required, and the number of hours may vary based on work location. May be exposed to all kinds of work environments. Varying work environments from hot to cold temperatures and exposure to dust. Occasionally asked to travel overnight to a customer location. Must be able to successfully lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequent lifting and carrying of toolboxes, equipment, parts, tools, equipment, cabling, and/or wiring. Frequent ladder climbing and checking, pulling wire, etc. Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, and raising hands overhead. Driving is required and the amount of time driving may vary. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this position in accordance with safety standards.