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Fire Extinguisher Technician
The Fire Safety First Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers, ensuring that they are fully functional and capable of suppressing fires effectively. The Fire Extinguisher Technician plays a critical role in Fire Safety First business by providing excellent customer service and contributing to the safety and compliance of its clients.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures customers are serviced to the highest level of satisfaction through quality service and met expectations prior to leaving the jobsite
- Interacts with clients, building owners, managers, and occupants to communicate effectively regarding work done
- Conducts routine inspections of fire extinguishers to check for signs of wear, damage, or tampering.
- Ensures that extinguishers are properly labeled, accessible, and in compliance with safety codes.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on fire extinguishers, including replacing seals, O-rings, gauges, and other components as needed; ensures that extinguishers are in optimal condition.
- Recharges fire extinguishers after use or as required by maintenance schedules and verifies that extinguishers are filled with the appropriate extinguishing agent to the correct pressure level.
- Maintains accurate records of test results and retesting schedules.
- Maintains detailed records of all inspections, maintenance activities, recharging, and repairs performed on each fire extinguisher, ensuring that documentation is accurate and accessible.
- Diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning fire extinguishers; replaces or repairs faulty components, such as valves, hoses, nozzles, and handles, to restore extinguisher functionality.
- Keeps track of the inventory of fire extinguishers and related equipment, including cabinets, brackets, and signage. Monitors stock levels and reorders supplies as necessary.
- Ensures that all work adheres to local, state, and national fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards. Stays updated on changes to safety codes and regulations.
- Conducts hydrostatic tests on extinguishers to assess their structural integrity and pressure resistance.
- Remains available for emergency calls to recharge or repair extinguishers during critical situations.
- Stays current in fire extinguisher technology and safety regulations through training and professional development.
- Uses a company provided service vehicle for work and keeps it well maintained and supplied with all parts, tools, and equipment; keeps the vehicle clean and organized with a complete inventory of tools and supplies
- Initiates and completes work independently and interacts collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills to receive and convey information clearly and effectively at all levels of FSF’s organization
- Helps to identify continuous improvement in processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
- Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices, specifically CAL OSHA and safety measures related to work
- Capable of performing physical labor, including carrying and moving items weighing up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to travel to various locations; capable of 10–12-hour days when job demands
- Insurability to drive with a clean Motor Vehicle Report and valid CA Drivers License
- Pass pre-placement physical and drug test
Job Type: Full-time: 40 Hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Required experience, preferred:
- High school diploma
- California Title 19 Certificate or Registration type 1 and 2, preferred
- NFPA -10 Certification or manufacturer specific certification or training, preferred
- 2 years of experience in fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair.in a large-scale, high-volume facilities
- Strong knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards related to fire extinguishers.
The role pays based on experience starting at $22.00 per hour and will increase as appropriate up to $32.00 per hour.