Certified Extinguisher Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Extinguisher Technician – Protect Community Assets and Drive Safety Compliance at IFSS

Job Overview

• Company: Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS)
• Pay Range: $25.00 – $32.00+ per hour, depending on certification, experience, and qualifications.
• Location: Valencia, CA
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Portable fire extinguisher and life-safety equipment field service and inspection
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Current fire extinguisher technician certification, license, or registration required by the applicable state, local jurisdiction, or AHJ; Valid driver’s license.

The Opportunity

You will serve as a frontline safety protector by ensuring critical fire protection equipment functions flawlessly when disasters strike. Operating across the Valencia territory, you will have the structural backing and freedom to manage service routes while directly upholding our uncompromising commitment to doing the work the right way every time.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Inspect, test, service, recharge, tag, and maintain portable fire extinguishers according to NFPA 10 and manufacturer specifications.
• Evaluate extinguisher placement, pressure, brackets, labels, and overall readiness across commercial and industrial facilities.
• Identify compliance deficiencies, expired units, or structural safety hazards and communicate required resolutions clearly to clients.
• Complete high-quality annual inspections, repair operations, and component replacements within your authorized certification scope.
• Document all field assets, safety deficiencies, and service actions utilizing BuildOps field service software on mobile devices.
• Maintain assigned service inventory, tools, and your company vehicle in an organized, clean, and dispatch-ready condition.
• Coordinate directly with service leadership, dispatch, and property contacts to ensure seamless route optimization and site access.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active fire extinguisher technician certification, license, or registration required by the local jurisdiction or AHJ.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to safely operate a company field vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational background.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds in diverse commercial environments.
• Willingness to support occasional overtime, early starts, or schedule adjustments based on territory service needs.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of one year of direct experience inspecting, servicing, and recharging portable fire extinguishers.
• Deep familiarity with NFPA 10 standards and a wide variety of specialty chemical, clean agent, and Class K units.
• Prior experience navigating routes and field service ticketing platforms like BuildOps in a self-directed manner.
• Additional technical certifications, manufacturer training, or OSHA safety training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate matching your field experience and active credentials.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages focused on your long-term health.
• Company-provided service vehicle, tools, digital equipment, and specialized field uniform apparel.
• Paid time off, holiday tracking, and ongoing career advancement pathways inside our growing service network.

About Us

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is a fire-life safety construction and service company founded in 2014 with a clear and unwavering purpose: to protect lives, property, and peace of mind. Built on decades of industry expertise, IFSS delivers fire alarm, very early warning, and life-safety solutions with precision, care, and an uncompromising commitment to doing the work the right way every time. At IFSS, life safety is more than a trade; it is a responsibility we take personally.

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.