Fire Extinguisher Manager

Fire Extinguisher Manager

Location: Northern Indiana (South Bend / Valparaiso) Reports To: Regional Vice President

Position Overview

This position leads fire extinguisher operations at the branch level, managing day-to-day service, scheduling, inventory, and customer pricing. This is a working manager role, the right candidate will be hands-on in the field alongside any technicians while the division grows, with the expectation of building out the team over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee extinguisher inspections and service using scheduling software, ensuring work is completed efficiently and accurately
• Perform field and shop work as needed as a working manager during the division's growth phase
• Ensure technicians complete paperwork timely and accurately
• Manage shop stock inventory; keep shop area clean and organized
• Oversee purchasing of parts and equipment; maintain an efficient ordering process for the branch
• Ensure service equipment and fleet vehicles are properly maintained, organized, and stocked with appropriate inventory
• Quote new extinguisher installations for construction projects and manage those projects through completion
• Interview, hire, and onboard field and shop personnel as the division grows
• Implement required training for extinguisher technicians
• Set and manage service pricing; review and adjust in coordination with Account Managers for existing and prospective inspection customers

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong leader and communicator with the ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and make sound decisions independently
• Comfortable in a working manager capacity with a growth mindset toward building a team
• Experience with P&L management or operational budgeting

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience as an extinguisher technician or in managing extinguisher technicians
• Working knowledge of NFPA 10