What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extinguisher Shop Technician position at The Hiller Companies?
The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Extinguisher Shop Technician. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.
The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.
Job Summary: The Extinguisher Shop Technician is responsible for providing support to the technicians, shop, & office working under the guidance of the Supervisor. The primary responsibilities include assisting in coordinating and executing tasks related to the business, with a focus on cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining DOT logs, managing inventory, and contributing to the optimization of customer satisfaction. This position involves hands-on technical tasks and collaboration with the Supervisor to ensure efficient operations within the Shop.
Key Responsibilities
The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.
Job Summary: The Extinguisher Shop Technician is responsible for providing support to the technicians, shop, & office working under the guidance of the Supervisor. The primary responsibilities include assisting in coordinating and executing tasks related to the business, with a focus on cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining DOT logs, managing inventory, and contributing to the optimization of customer satisfaction. This position involves hands-on technical tasks and collaboration with the Supervisor to ensure efficient operations within the Shop.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper functioning of equipment & shop.
- Support the maintenance of safety standards and processes.
- Assist in managing inventory levels, transferring material, receiving material, organizing material, shipping material, & preparing material for pick up.
- Inspect fire extinguishers to ensure they are in proper working condition and compliant with safety regulations.
- Conducting tests to verify the functionality of fire extinguishers, including pressure testing, and checking the discharge mechanism.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as refilling extinguishers, replacing worn out parts, and recharging units after use.
- Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning fire extinguishers.
- Maintaining accurate records of inspections, tests, maintenance activities, and repairs performed on each fire extinguisher.
- Provide guidance to customers on fire extinguisher use, maintenance best practices, and fire safety procedures.
- Ensure all fire extinguishers meet relevant safety standards and regulations set forth by authorities such as NFPA & OSHA
- Monitor inventory levels of fire extinguishers and related equipment. Communicating low stock needs to purchasing departments.
- Support the completion and uploading of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) forms for all Hydro Pit jobs.
- Other duties as assigned.