Fire Extinguisher Technician

Allegiant Fire Protection is THE choice employer for Fire Protection Professionals. We are proud of our small company roots and employee centric culture. Allegiant appreciates our employees and shows that by providing competitive compensation, career opportunity and excellent benefits. Our employees have job security, and our reputation speaks to our simple mission: Fire Protection. Done Right. If you have fire protection experience you should apply immediately. Come work with the best.

Position Summary: The Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and servicing portable fire extinguishers, emergency lights and emergency exit lights.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-field fire extinguisher and emergency light inspections.

• Self-manage, organize, prioritize, and facilitate servicing of customer fire extinguishers according to code requirements.

• Identify extinguishers that are obsolete, due for internal service, recharge, or hydrostatic test and swap or replace the unit with a comparable replacement.

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of customer services performed.

• Submit work acknowledgment and job work order to customer upon completion of job, before leaving job site.

• Perform inspection or test of emergency and emergency exit lighting and replace bulbs, batteries or fixtures as needed.

• Consult with customer on relevant fire protection requirements; provide recommendations if appropriate.

• Attend department meetings as required to continually grow with industry trends, code updates, regulation changes, or product recalls.

• Maintain State Fire Marshall, NAFED, ICC and any other related certifications and credentials.

• Follow and maintain a highly structured schedule and complete all assigned services and inspections on time.

• Use our established inventory system to correctly source materials and new equipment to jobs.

• Accurately input labor hours to complete work hours daily and submit completed timecard each week.

• Work with and assist sales staff by reviewing deficiency repairs to ensure accuracy of parts, material, labor hours, equipment upgrades and scope of work.

• Load and unload your truck as needed. Plan and forecast needed swap extinguishers to the best of your ability.

• When needed, assist in transport, or pick up of extinguisher swap inventory from our processing centers.

• Emphasize quality of work and strive for perfection in all your assigned duties.

• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with customers and company staff.

• Promote all services of Allegiant while interacting with customers.

• Complete safety documentation, or other related duties as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication, organization, and customer service

Expert level attention to detail

Problem Solving/decision making abilities

Highly proficient in interpersonal communication, conceptual and technical skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods

Must pass pre-employment background checks and have valid driver's license with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working with fire extinguishers

Certification or coursework in fire protection

Familiarity of NFPA codes including NFPA 10, 101 and Life Safety Code

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time to a height of 3-4 feet.

Regularly ascend/descend ladders up to 16 feet.

Regularly lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Ability to operate a scissor lift in a safe and effective manner.

Work Environment:

Work is performed at customer sites, and in company office/warehouse.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates, including minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.