POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the assistance of inspection, testing, servicing, and/or the installation of portable fire extinguishers, kitchen suppression systems, or other applicable fire safety equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable fire codes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• No knowledge or experience necessary. On hands training will be provided.
• Experience with hydrostatic test equipment and monitoring devices.
• Ability to perform work in an efficient and organized matter and maintain thorough record keeping skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate with customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Motivated to achieve a high standard of productivity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Arrive at work site and communicate with proper personnel to inform owner representatives, tenants and/or occupants regarding work and any anticipated inconveniences.
• Arrive at work site in time for appointment time and communicate delays, if needed.
• Document any issues found during work.
• Ensure that any additional work orders are noted and followed up for completion.
• Review paperwork/documents prior to appointment to verify scope of work and confirm that all required tools and equipment are available to perform the requested work.
• Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replace worn or damaged parts.
• Clean extinguishers and recharge them with approved materials.
• Inspect range hood system, if applicable.
• Maintain record of all inspections, tests, repairs, and remodeling of systems.
• Follow all site-specific and company safety standards.
• Ensure that all accidents and injuries are reported to Manager as they occur.
• Ensure that tools and equipment used meet safety requirements.
• Follow M.S.D.S. precautions when working with HAZCOM materials.
• Follow all company driving regulations and truck maintenance protocol.
• Work performed in variety of office, commercial and industrial sites, which may include hard-hat areas.
• Mobility is required to travel to job sites with the ability to stand, bend, squat, climb, and be physically able to climb ladders and use lifts.
• May require extensive periods of walking through customer site.
• Daily handling of a variety of hand tools and power equipment.
• Able to move materials and equipment to a maximum of 50-75 pounds per employee.
• Must remain alert to job-site hazards and safety requirements.
• Position requires visual acuity to read documents, meters, plans, and ability to discern colors for safety signage.
• Ability to read written documents and legible handwriting to document various site/ system conditions as a part of record keeping responsibilities.
• May be required to work in confined spaces (with special training.)
• Must be available to work additional hours as needed.
• Must be able to accept assignments requiring overnight travel.
• As a representative of the company, employee is expected to maintain acceptable interpersonal communication and appropriate behavior on all work sites and when interacting with customers.
• Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record to be approved to drive company vehicle.
• May be required to meet security screening for specific job assignments.

JOB HAZARDS

• Work performed in variety of office, commercial and industrial sites, which may include hard-hat areas.
• Tasks include lifting and moving 50-75 pounds of equipment or supplies.
• May work 6 feet or more above ground level using ladders.
• Work with HAZCOM materials.
• Use a variety of hand tools.

VSC Fire and Security, Inc. is a drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We look forward to hearing from you!

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