Fire Technician

Overview

Supports client and internal site operations by inspecting and repairing fire extinguishers.

• Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, and monitoring devices
• Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replace worn or damaged parts
• Clean extinguishers and recharge them with approved materials
• Assist in fire safety inspection
• Working conditions include restricted movement, on-site work, lifting or carrying of heavy objects
• Additional duties as assigned

• Sincere and Committed to Customer Service & Safety
• Accurate and Productive to Support Quality
• Fearlessly Ethical, Fair and Consistent to ensure Organizational Integrity and Safety Compliance
• Empowered to support engaged growth by ensuring team collaboration, development and motivation
• Ready & Urgent Subject Matter Leader

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• State of Louisiana Type B Fire Extinguisher License required
• 3 plus months fire extinguisher service experience
• Current TWIC Card
• Skill in inspection, repair, maintenance and testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems
• Experience in fire suppression preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Must be flexible to work long hours including on-call, weekends and holiday schedule
• Willingness to travel a must
• All inspections, repairs and maintenance on fire extinguishers and systems is performed in accordance with NFPA-10

• The employee is frequently required to sit and stand; reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• The employee will be required to work in varied temperatures: heat and cold work spaces
• Must be able to distinguish between colors

This is a full time - direct hire employment opportunity. The employee must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed. Overnight travel likely. Additional hours may be needed. On-call availability required.

10-20

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We recognize each individual’s potential to offer significant contributions to our organization’s growth and stability.

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