Shop Technician

Summit Fire Protection; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection in Madison, WI is seeking a Shop Technician – Shop to receive materials, store them, pick items, and move and transport items from the warehouse. The role includes occasional local deliveries and ensuring inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, forklift certification, and a year of fire life safety experience; knowledge of Sage 300 CRE or Salesforce is a plus and the ability to work outdoors as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience required.
• Inventory control experience preferred.
• Efficient time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and collaboration with all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials and store materials in warehouse.
• Pick items and move/transport items outside of warehouse.
• Occasional local deliveries of extinguishers and cabinets.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and holding areas.
• Identify and inspect received inventory; verify labels.
• Operate company vehicles as assigned and transport items via truck.

Skills

Forklift certification

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

SalesForce

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Shop Technician – Shop position is to receive materials, store materials, pick items and move as well as transport items outside of the warehouse.

• Perform hydrostatic test or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist with walk- in customers fire extinguisher.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Help keep shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
• Frequently moves fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes and other mechanical devised.
• Identifies and inspects received inventory.
• Verify labels.
• Driving company vehicles, as assigned.
• Transportation of items in and out of trucks.
• Cleaning of workstation and surrounding areas in warehouse/ shop.
• Assist with Inventory audits.
• Transport items via Truck travel time and location may vary, upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Shop Technician – Shop position is to receive materials, store materials, pick items and move as well as transport items outside of the warehouse.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform hydrostatic test or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist with walk- in customers fire extinguisher.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Help keep shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
• Frequently moves fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes and other mechanical devised.
• Identifies and inspects received inventory.
• Verify labels.
• Driving company vehicles, as assigned.
• Transportation of items in and out of trucks.
• Cleaning of workstation and surrounding areas in warehouse/ shop.
• Assist with Inventory audits.
• Transport items via Truck travel time and location may vary, upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within the Shop area, preferred.
• Inventory control experience, preferred.
• Forklift certification, license, or experience (as required), required.
• Efficient time management skills developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy

Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems And Software Skills

• Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred
• 1 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Experience with SalesForce preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time, locally

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift >50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affnitive Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

About Us

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you!

Summit Fire Protection

Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire Protection supports trade skills and workforce development. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Additional Statements

Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.