Fire Extinguisher Shop Technician (49149)

Job Details

Job Location: Hiller Aurora - Aurora, CO

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for an Extinguisher Shop Technician.

Hiller offers fire protection and life safety products and services that are preserving 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. For more than 100 years, we have been laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place. We are proud to be on the forefront of technology and innovation by creating adaptable safety solutions. As we continue to grow and expand our life safety footprint, we pledge to keep our customers top of mind while striving to design, install and service the most compliant, reliable systems available.

Salary: $23.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Summary:

The Extinguisher Shop Technician is responsible for testing, maintaining, and repairing fire extinguishers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as refilling extinguishers, replacing worn or damaged parts, and recharging units after use.

• Conduct tests to verify the functionality of fire extinguishers, including pressure testing, and check the discharge mechanism.

• Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning fire extinguishers.

• Inspect fire extinguishers to ensure they are in proper working condition and compliant with safety regulations.

• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, tests, maintenance activities, and repairs performed on each fire extinguisher.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• State Specific Extinguisher License

• DOT Certification preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Prior experience as a Fire Extinguisher Technician, preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliability and strong organizational skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities:

• Knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations

• Understanding of different types of extinguishers

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and shift mindset often

Physical Requirements and Working Environments:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work for up to 8 hours per day on the following:

• On Ladders, working with tools, and other devices

• At heights, which would require use of fall protection equipment and devices

• Using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, griding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.

• Operate specialized equipment, aerial lifts, etc.

• On feet, climbing, bending over, lifting, overhead work, etc.

• Working environments can include both commercial and industrial environments, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

We offer competitive pay and most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with fully vested employer matching funds

• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

• PTO

• 8 Paid Holidays