Technician - Shop

Summit Fire & Security; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shop Technician to join their team. This role involves receiving, storing, and transporting materials, as well as performing essential inspections on fire extinguishers. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry and possess strong organizational and communication skills. You will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while interacting with customers and managing inventory. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are passionate about safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic tests and assist walk-in customers with fire extinguishers.
• Deliver fire extinguishers and maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Skills

Fire Life Safety Industry experience

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

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:

1. Perform hydrostatic tests or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
2. Assist with walk-in customers regarding fire extinguishers.
3. Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
4. Help keep the shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
5. Frequently move fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes, and other mechanical devices.
6. Identify and inspect received inventory.
7. Verify labels.
8. Drive company vehicles, as assigned.
9. Transport items in and out of trucks.
10. Clean workstations and surrounding areas in warehouse/shop.
11. Assist with inventory audits.
12. Transport items via truck; travel time and location may vary upon request.
13. 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 1 year of 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.
• Ability to collaborate and work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.

Communication Skills:

• 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 less than 50 lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand, and walk for extended periods. Employee must see in color, at close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and be able to adjust focus. Occasional requirements include balancing, crouching, driving, lifting over 50 lbs, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.

Employees will regularly work outside and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Occasionally, indoor work in an office setting, working alone or with others, will be required. Employees must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment as per safety policies during site visits.

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 other classifications protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description aims to accurately reflect the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.