What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Technician position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
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The Shop Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, recharging, testing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers and other pressure cylinders in accordance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures. This position primarily works in a warehouse/shop environment performing cylinder maintenance, hydrostatic testing, refilling, labeling, inventory management, and preparation of equipment for customer delivery. The technician plays a key role in ensuring life safety equipment remains compliant, reliable, and ready for service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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.
The Shop Technician is responsible for inspecting, servicing, recharging, testing, and maintaining portable fire extinguishers and other pressure cylinders in accordance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures. This position primarily works in a warehouse/shop environment performing cylinder maintenance, hydrostatic testing, refilling, labeling, inventory management, and preparation of equipment for customer delivery. The technician plays a key role in ensuring life safety equipment remains compliant, reliable, and ready for service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect, service, recharge, and certify portable fire extinguishers.
- Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble extinguishers and pressure cylinders.
- Perform hydrostatic testing on fire extinguishers and other approved cylinders.
- Verify cylinder integrity, compliance dates, and serviceability.
- Fill and recharge dry chemical, CO₂, water, and clean agent extinguishers as authorized.
- Apply service tags, labels, verification of service collars, and compliance markings.
- Maintain accurate service records and inventory documentation.
- Operate recharge equipment, hydrostatic test equipment, scales, compressors, and other shop tools.
- Identify damaged, obsolete, or non-serviceable cylinders and prepare them for disposal.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, organizing, and shipping inventory.
- Follow OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and company safety requirements at all times.
- Assist field technicians with equipment preparation and special projects as needed.
- Load and unload cylinders, extinguishers, and material deliveries.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years of mechanical, warehouse, or construction experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Preferred: Experience in fire protection or life safety systems and familiarity with NFPA standards.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs regularly.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Use of hands and arms for handling tools, materials, and equipment.
- $18 - $20 hourly depending on experience
- 12.1.2026
- 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
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.
Salary : $18 - $20