Shop Technician

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Inspect, service, recharge, and certify portable fire extinguishers. Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble extinguishers and pressure cylinders. Perform hydrostatic testing on fire extinguishers and other approved cylinders. Verify cylinder integrity, compliance dates, and serviceability. Fill and recharge dry chemical, CO₂, water, and clean agent extinguishers as authorized. Apply service tags, labels, verification of service collars, and compliance markings. Maintain accurate service records and inventory documentation. Operate recharge equipment, hydrostatic test equipment, scales, compressors, and other shop tools. Identify damaged, obsolete, or non-serviceable cylinders and prepare them for disposal. Assist with receiving, stocking, organizing, and shipping inventory. Follow OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and company safety requirements at all times. Assist field technicians with equipment preparation and special projects as needed. Load and unload cylinders, extinguishers, and material deliveries. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management. Education / Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of mechanical, warehouse, or construction experience preferred. Basic knowledge of hand and power tools. Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations. Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience in fire protection or life safety systems and familiarity with NFPA standards. Other Duties Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50+ lbs regularly. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Use of hands and arms for handling tools, materials, and equipment. Compensation Compensation: $18 - $20 hourly depending on experience Anticipated Close: 12.1.2026 Benefits and Perks Excellent pay Medical, dental, vision Company paid life insurance Company paid short-term disability 401K with employer match Paid vacation and company holidays Training and Career Development Company vehicle (if job applicable) Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees Our Commitment Pye-Barker is built on four core values - customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment - that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what's right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day. Our EEO Statement Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. More About Us We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other. See Our Offerings We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family. #J-18808-Ljbffr