Fire Technician - Apprentice

Position Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities, includes but are not limited to

• Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, and monitoring devices.
• Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replaces 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. 

SAFER Competencies 

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• State of Texas 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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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. 

Travel

10-20%

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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