Technician - Shop

Job Summary

Technician - Shop at Summit Fire & Security.

The purpose of the Shop Technician position is to receive materials, store materials, pick items and move as well as transport items outside of the warehouse.

• Perform hydrostatic test or 6‑year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Assist with walk‑in customers fire extinguisher.
• Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.
• Help keep shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.
• Frequently move fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes and other mechanical devices.
• Identify and inspect received inventory.
• Verify labels.
• Drive company vehicles, as assigned.
• Transport items in and out of trucks.
• Clean workstation and surrounding areas in warehouse/shop.
• Assist with inventory audits.
• Transport items via truck; travel time and location may vary upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

• 1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within the Shop area, preferred.
• 1 year of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Inventory control experience, preferred.
• Forklift certification, license, or experience, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Efficient time management skills, developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

• Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel up to 30%.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift 50 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work loyee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employees will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long‑Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short‑Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.