Fire Alarm / Fire Extinguisher Technician

Job Description

The Fire Alarm / Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing as well as installing portable and fixed fire extinguishing equipment, fire extinguishers, fire alarms as well as cleaning, recharging and hydrostatic testing extinguishers and cylinders. This position includes daily customer communications so the best candidate will be outgoing, self-motivated, computer literate, and able to problem solve as well as have good communication skills and professional image.

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Monday – Friday

8:00am Start Time

40 hours per week

Job Description:

Inspections, installation and testing of fire alarms, and emergency lighting

Complete electronic and hand-written inspection reports, document time worked as well as all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner

Maintain all maintenance & upkeep of company provided vehicles & equipment.

Ability to work independently and use provided personal protective equipment

Installation, repair, replace, recharge of fire extinguishers

Dismantles extinguishers and examines tubing, horns, gaskets, cutter discs, and other parts for defects and replaces worn or damaged parts.

Repairs cabinets or brackets holding extinguishers.

Inspects extinguishers for compliance with legal specifications using hand tools and performing hydrostatic tests.

Installs fire extinguishers and cabinets in new or renovated facilities.

Monitors inventory and initiates requests for supplies, materials, and equipment.

Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.

Ensure job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained in every stage of the project

Assist the scheduling and completion of assigned duties

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to work with small tools

Ability to lift 150lbs

Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract

Competent computer skills

Strong customer relations skills

Ability to work independently.

Skill in inspection, repair, and maintenance

Professional, Friendly and Personable Demeanor

Positive Attitude

Responsible and Reliable

Honest & Hard Working

Willing to pass a drug test and background check

Experience considered a plus:

Fire Alarm service experience or certification

Experience with testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems.

Fire extinguisher maintenance certification

High pressure hydro testing certification

Experience in fire suppression

*All inspections, repairs and maintenance on fire extinguishers and systems is performed in accordance with NFPA-10

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

TrainingCompany Description

Weber & Troseth Inc is a family-owned business and proudly serves the Minneapolis, and St Paul MN area.

We have built our customer base through hard work and determination, something that has allowed us to become the company we are today. We take great pride in providing top-level service and promise complete satisfaction.

Full-time