Technician - Shop

Summit Companies

Hanover (MD)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Summit Companies is hiring a Shop Technician in Hanover, MD. The role involves receiving and transporting materials, conducting inspections on fire extinguishers, and assisting customers. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and specific certifications.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate time management and teamwork skills. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth within the leading fire protection company.

Qualifications

1 year of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry is preferred.
Forklift certification, license, or experience is required.
Must comply with Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening.

Responsibilities

Perform hydrostatic test or internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
Assist with walk-in customers for fire extinguishers.
Transport items in and out of trucks.

Skills

Fire Life Safety Industry experience

Inventory control

Forklift certification

Time management skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Diligence and accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Business intelligence systems

Salesforce

Job description

The purpose of the Shop Technician 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, required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
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
Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Other Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Occasional travel up to 30%.

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 occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

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, Aff… (affiliative statement continues).

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 & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security, 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 customers 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 & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We offer reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific 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.

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical 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)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify and in alignment with our commitment to safety. Summit Fire & Security 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.

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