We are seeking a Career-Minded Shop Technician to join our team. Our firm is in need of a get-it-done, "my word is my bond" hard worker that can transform a longstanding, moderately performing shop into a high performing, well oiled machine. Willingness to work hard in hot, dirty environments and physically contribute are a must. All opportunities to advance are based on hard work and living the Company Core Values.

Industrial Fire is a 79 year-old family business. We believe in glorifying God by the way we treat our employees & customers.

Company Core Values:

• 4 C's: Conscientious about Customers, Company, & the Code
• Dependable, Hardworking, Problem-Solver
• Initiative, Drive, Passion
• Quality, Detail-Oriented Work

What We Do:

• We Sell, Install, Service, And Certify:
• Kitchen, Industrial, And Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems
• Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Other Life Safety Equipment

You will love coming to work every day if you get, want, and have the capacity to:

→As a trainee the first 6 months:

• LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability)
• Complete New Hire Checklist
• Complete Field-Based Training Checklist
• Pass Fire Extinguisher Statutes 6001 & FEL-B pronto, then FEL-K, FEL-A
• Passing exams and graduating to Shop Tech required in 6 months from date of hire.

→After you graduate from Shop Trainee to Shop Technician:

• LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability)
• Support field technicians and walk-in customers
• Perform service work on a variety of wet chemical and dry chemical cylinders
• Provide oversight of extinguishers and parts inventory
• Maintain machinery within the shop
• Establish and maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• This role requires someone willing to improve existing workflows and longstanding work patterns. We need a disruptor that can envision and implement change while bringing team mates along with the updates (as opposed to alienating them)

Qualifications:

• Already in possession of Texas Type B, Type K, or Type A Fire Extinguisher Licenses -or- ability to pass within 6 months
• Previous experience in fire protection, machinery or other related fields
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment
• Ability to handle physical workload

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FEL-B, FEL-K, FEL-A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person