What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Light Technician position at Keane Fire & Safety Equipment Company, Inc.?
Job Overview
Keane Fire & Safety is a respected, family owned and operated fire protection company that provides inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, kitchen fire suppression systems, and emergency lighting. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Emergency Light Technician to join our team and learn the trade in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Keane is looking for an emergency light technician to inspect to test, maintain and document battery-backed exit signs and emergency lighting units to ensure compliance with NFPA 101 and OSHA life safety standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Annual Testing: Perform mandatory 90-minute full-discharge battery tests to verify that fixtures sustain adequate illumination during simulated power failures.
- Visual & Physical Checks: Inspect equipment housing, remote heads, wiring, and optics for physical damage, corrosion, or misaligned beams.
- Maintenance & Repair: Clean unit lenses, check battery voltage, and perform on-site replacements of expired batteries, bulbs, or faulty circuit boards.
- Compliance Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date written or digital logs and affix inspection tags/labels to units for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Knowledge of Codes: Some familiarity with NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.37, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
- Technical Skills: Basic electrical aptitude to safely work around AC/DC power sources, test equipment, and low-voltage hardware.
- Physical Demands: Ability to climb ladders, reach ceiling-mounted fixtures, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license.
Join our team as an Emergency Light Technician if you are committed to enhancing safety through reliable emergency lighting systems. We offer Paid time off, 10-11 paid holidays, 401K , Health and Dental insurance.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30