Shop Technician

Role Overview

We are looking for a shop technician to perform shop services for fire extinguishers, pre-engineered and engineered system cylinders, and other compressed gas cylinders. This role ensures compliance with life‑safety and fire‑safety requirements, federal, state, and local ordinances, customer requirements, and company expectations. The position is fast‑paced and has high visibility within the company.

• Hourly rate starting at $20, compensation based on experience and certifications
• Level up training program
• Education & Certification reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Management opportunities
• Opportunities for overtime with incentives
• Company giveaways
• Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
• Work at a mission‑driven company focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services

• Maintain inventory in the shop and assist with counts as needed
• Perform inventory counts as required
• Keep shop organized and clean
• Ensure DOT compliance for hydro systems and other key areas of the business
• Manage testing records and verify accuracy for DOT inspections
• Maintain, clean, and organize all shop tools
• Check specialty tools in and out
• Building maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Maintain extinguishers and system cylinders in various locations in shop such as complete work, return bins, swap outs, condemned extinguishers, swapped system cylinders
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations electronically or manually
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers and pass information to appropriate personnel for follow‑up, quotes, questions, or concerns
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform the job
• Work in compliance with the Company’s safety program

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry level position
• Ability to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Knowledge and ability to operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software such as Windows, Word, Apple iOS, Android, and Outlook; learn and use industry specific devices and software
• Valid U.S. driver's license

• Up to 2 years of experience as a shop technician in the fire life safety industry
• NAFED 10 within 90 days of hire
• Ability to operate a forklift

Certa Site is a fast‑growing fire protection and life safety company. Since 2018, we’ve expanded from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest.

To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.

To be the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet.

• Passionate – relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough, and having fun
• Impactful – work that saves lives and makes a real difference
• Innovative – always seeking better ways, never stopping until found
• Genuine – doing what we say, meaning it, authentic and dependable

• Overtime may be required; hours may vary by location
• Work environment ranges from hot to cold, with dust exposure
• Occasional overnight travel to customer locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequent lifting of toolboxes, equipment, parts, tools, cabling, wiring
• Frequent ladder climbing, pulling wire, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, raising hands overhead
• Driving required; time spent driving may vary
• Required to wear PPE per safety standards

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.