Shop Technician

Summit Fire Protection; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection in Minnesota is seeking a Shop Technician to receive, store, pick, and move fire extinguishers and related materials in the warehouse. The role requires a HS diploma and forklift certification, with up to 20% travel.

You will perform hydrostatic tests or inspections, assist with customer pickups, and help maintain a clean shop. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience preferred.
• Forklift certification and ability to travel up to 20%.
• Accurate inventory handling and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick and move materials in warehouse.
• Perform hydrostatic tests or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist walk-in customers and occasionally deliver extinguishers and cabinets.
• Maintain clean shop and holding areas; assist with inventory audits.
• Drive company vehicles as assigned and transport items to/from trucks.

Skills

Forklift certification

Inventory control

Time management

Communication in English

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

SalesForce

Job description

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.

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, Affi

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.

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