Fire Extinguisher Technician
Firematic Supply Company
Shirley, new york
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Firematic has been serving those who protect us all for over 50 years! We are looking for a positive, upbeat, self-starter to provide fire extinguisher, air, and oxygen service to municipal, industrial & commercial accounts throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Inspection and tagging of fire extinguishers on location and at municipal, industrial and commercial accounts
- Transportation of extinguishers, air cylinders and/or oxygen cylinders, needing hydro test and/or recharge, to and from our service shop
- Recommend, sell, deliver and install new fire equipment at industrial and commercial accounts
- Call on customers to solicit new business
- Inform existing customers of new products and services
- Recharging of fire extinguishers in our shop
- Completion of associated paperwork
- Refill of air cylinders at the firehouse or fire scene on an emergency basis
- Attendance at fire extinguisher and DOT training seminars
- Provide exceptional, polite customer service to walk-in and telephone customers
- Perform onsite inspections to ensure all DOT/NFPA safety codes and standards are met
- Work closely with Extinguisher Service Manager to ensure optimal operations
- Hours Mon- Fri 7:30 to 4:00
Requirements
- Positive can-do attitude a must!
- High School Diploma and two or more years related experience and/or training
- Ability to work overtime as needed (including on call weekend emergency service)
- Must have a clean driving record
- Sales experience preferred
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
Within the first 60 days of employment the following must be obtained:
- Suffolk & Nassau County Fire Marshal License for Service of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Hazmat training must be completed and a passing grade must be obtained in a written examination.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k, sick/personal, holiday and vacation time.
Starting pay $18-20/hr DOE