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Fire Portables Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Portables Technician is capable of independently performing core technical responsibilities related to portable fire protection equipment. This role is responsible for completing standard inspections, maintenance, and service work without direct supervision while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and company standards. The technician is expected to demonstrate strong technical competency, reliability, and customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and related equipment independently.
  • Complete standard service calls without direct supervision while ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Conduct annual inspections, maintenance, and assist with testing as required.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and company procedures.
  • Accurately document services performed, including tagging and reporting.
  • Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to customers and supervisors.
  • Maintain and properly use tools, equipment, and service vehicles.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and supervisors regarding job status and findings.
  • Maintain a high level of safety awareness and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform work in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.
  • Use hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Travel to job sites as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as an apprentice or technician.
  • NICET Level I or above preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks.
  • Strong understanding of portable fire protection equipment and applicable codes.
  • Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving role).

Other Duties

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.
  • Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended period

Benefits And Perks

  • Excellent pay
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Company paid short-term disability
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid vacation and company holidays
  • Training and Career Development
  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)
  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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