What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Extinguisher Technician position at Silver State Fire?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Fire Extinguisher Technician and become a vital part of ensuring safety and compliance across commercial and industrial environments. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and servicing fire extinguishers and related fire suppression systems. Your expertise will help safeguard property and lives by ensuring all fire safety equipment operates flawlessly when it’s needed most. This position offers an engaging opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven setting while advancing your career in fire protection services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough inspections of fire extinguishers, ensuring they meet all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform maintenance, recharge, and refilling of fire suppression devices following manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, system design documents, and technical manuals to accurately assess system configurations.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to service fire alarm systems, sensors, low voltage wiring, and fire sprinkler fittings.
- Inspect construction sites for compliance with fire safety codes; verify proper installation of fire alarm systems, sensors, and related components.
- Document all service activities meticulously in detailed reports; update maintenance logs and compliance records regularly.
- Collaborate with project teams on system design reviews using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software; assist in system schematics development as needed.
Experience
- Proven experience as a service technician or installer within the fire protection or security industry.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and construction inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and system design principles related to fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage wiring, NEC (National Electrical Code) standards, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience working with fire sprinkler fitting, fire alarm sales or service projects preferred; previous construction or field service background highly valued.
- Ability to read technical drawings such as schematics and system layouts accurately; understanding of CAD is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with team members and clients; proactive approach to problem-solving in high-pressure situations. Embark on a career that makes a difference! We’re dedicated to fostering growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a supportive environment where your skills can shine. Join us to help protect communities by ensuring top-tier fire safety systems are always ready to perform!
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28