Fire Protection Service Tech I - IFR (Extinguishers)

**Position Summary:** Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory services in the Vallen Safety Services group! In this position, you will perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on safety equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:** - Conducting service calls. - Identifying equipment discrepancies. - Preparing accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports. - Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs of Life Safety Equipment. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose, Gas Detection Monitors, Respiratory Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment and Safety Shower / Eyewash Units. - Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing. - Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment. - Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Always exhibit safe work practices. - Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing. - May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card. - Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies. **Job Qualifications:** - High School or GED - Minimum 1 Certifications (manufacturer /state) - Minimum 1-year related experience - Mechanically inclined - Specific -- RELEVENT experience - Experience in the Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repair of Safety Equipment. - Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen North America. - Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record. - Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials. - Proficient with hand tools. - Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner. - Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed. - Maintain minimum productivity of 80% within 60 days. - Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required. - Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions). **Work Environment & Physical Demands:** Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. - Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field. - Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment. - Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. - Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs. - Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high. - Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high. - Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes. - Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. - Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service. - Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)