Fire Technician Apprentice

Position Summary Supports client and internal site operations by inspecting and repairing fire extinguishers. ​​​​​​ Essential Responsibilities, includes but are not limited to Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, and monitoring devices.

Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replaces worn or damaged parts.

Clean extinguishers and recharge them with approved materials.

Assist in fire safety inspection.

Working conditions include restricted movement, on-site work, lifting or carrying of heavy objects.

Additional duties as assigned.  SAFER Competencies  Sincere and Committed to Customer Service & Safety Accurate and Productive to Support Quality Fearlessly Ethical, Fair and Consistent to ensure Organizational Integrity and Safety Compliance  Empowered to support engaged growth by ensuring team collaboration, development and motivation Ready & Urgent Subject Matter Leader Qualifications   Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.  State of Texas Type B Fire Extinguisher License required.  3 plus months fire extinguisher service experience.

Current TWIC Card.

Skill in inspection, repair, maintenance and testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems.

Experience in fire suppression preferred.

Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

Competent computer skills.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.  Ability to work independently.

Must be flexible to work long hours including on-call, weekends and holiday schedule.

Willingness to travel a must.

• All inspections, repairs and maintenance on fire extinguishers and systems is performed in accordance with NFPA-10 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.

The employee will be required to work in varied temperatures :