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
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