Fire Extinguisher Technician

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Summary

Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, hydrostatic test equipment, and monitoring devices. Hydro-test high pressure cylinders. Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replace worn or damaged parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Dismantle extinguishers and examine tubing, horns, head gaskets, cutter discs, and other parts for defects. Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Clean extinguishers and recharge with various agents, including soda water and sulfuric acid, carbon tetra chloride, nitrogen, or patented solutions or other.
• Test extinguishers for conformity with legal specifications.
• Install cabinets and brackets to hold extinguishers.
• Facilitate and support sales of fire extinguishers.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident