Fire Extinguisher Field and Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:Associated Fire Protection is seeking a skilled Fire Extinguisher Shop and Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a Fire Extinguisher Shop and Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing repair, testing, maintenance, and recharge of fire extinguishers and well as assisting with maintaining the shop and office.
About Us

Associated Fire Protection, founded in 1947, is a leader in fire protection and life safety. We have offices located through New Jersey and New York, as well as a branch in Utah. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. While previous experience in fire protection is a plus, we are also looking for people looking to make a change to an industry that is dedicated to protecting lives and property. We are very passionate about our work, but understand that our family, friends and other interests play an important role in our lives. If you are thinking about making a change, give us a shout.

Essential Functions- including but not limited to:

• Perform repair, testing and recharge of fire extinguishers, as well as other types of fire protection equipment and systems as needed in accordance with NFPA, local and state codes.
• Assist with deliveries, and the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Maintain building and grounds cleanliness and organization on a daily basis.
• Open and close shop as needed.
• Pull material for jobs as required.
• Perform fire extinguisher training as needed.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of both portable and fire suppression systems as needed.
• Interact with customers, co-workers, vendors, and others on the job in a professional manner.
• Follow safety procedures, ensuring all work is being done in accordance with safety and company policy and procedures and in accordance with code.
• Communicate with customers to review work and answer any service, quality or technical questions.
• Other job specific functions may be required depending on level.

General Functions

• This position includes a lot of interaction with customers and coworkers. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively and enjoy collaboration with others.
• Must be able to keep appointments and show up to work on time.
• Must be able to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate should read and be aligned with company’s mission statement, vision and values.
• Depending on skill level, the successful candidate must be able to manage, lead and mentor people.

Requirements:

Qualifications, Experience and Education- including but not limited to:

• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance, and use, and OHSA guidelines is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain any licenses or certifications as required in the area that you are working.
• Experience working with fire protection and suppression systems is preferred.
• Perform simple tasks independently.
• Knowledge of local and national fire protection codes, including but not limited to NFPA.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer, phone and tablet literate.
• Ability to perform physical and mental functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to ability to lift up to 50lbs. 
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and or any other applicable background checks or screens.
• Well organized, self-motivated, flexible and a team player.
• Must be able to drive to and from jobs and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Emergency Service shifts are a requirement for this job.
• Ability to work on Job sites that may include construction sites and other locations where personal protective equipment will be required, and work in confined spaces.
• The position has frequent periods of stress.
• Job sites may include schools, hospitals, jails, pharmaceutical companies and other companies that may require additional background checks and medical and drug screens.

Benefits Offered

• This position offers benefits including Medical Care, Dental Care, and Vision Care.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental Insurance.
• Flexible spending (FSA), medical, dependent care (DCA), and commuter benefits.
• 401k.

Work Conditions

The physical efforts and working conditions are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, and the work environment characteristics that may encounter. This is not all inclusive and subject to change at any time.

• Daily schedule may consist of work to be performed on various job sites. May be required to work outside.
• May be required to work at various heights and on lifts.
• Frequently works with others and has customer/public contact, occasionally works alone.
• The physical requirements are described as medium to heavy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Job sites may include construction sites and other locations where personal protective equipment will be required.
• Job sites may include confined spaces.
• The position has frequent periods of stress.

DISCLAIMER:

The physical efforts and working conditions are not limited to those listed in this job posting and may change at any time. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. Additionally, the various job functions and requirements are not limited to the items listed here.

Associated Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity, including disability.