Fire Extinguisher Technician

DescriptionWho We AreNorthstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1B of construction projects per year with over 2,900 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the inspection, testing, servicing, and/or the installation of portable fire extinguishers suppression systems, or other applicable fire safety equipment and systems in accordance with applicable fire codes.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Experience working as a fire extinguisher technician.

Familiar with NFPA codes and standards.

Solicit new business for fire extinguisher and restaurant fire suppression inspections.

Conduct inspections for established customers in a timely manner while maintaining high standard of quality work.

Perform work in an efficient and organized matter.

Maintain accurate and precise documentation daily.

Be a self-motivator with little direct supervision required.

Display professional appearance.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Professional communication with customers and ability to provide excellent customer service.

Motivated to achieve a high standard of productivity.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Proficient in the use of personal computers including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, IOS and database (software) programs

Have a working knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices

Must have the ability to lift/​move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.​ Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.​

Most work is performed indoors; some site work conditions are similar to typical construction projects

Ability to work a full time schedule

Overtime may be required for this position with short notice

Available for travel, which may include nights and weekends to accommodate customer’s schedule

Shambaugh is deeply committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all its job applicants and employees. We seek to employ qualified persons in all job classifications and to administer all personnel actions affecting our employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, ancestry, or genetic information. Individuals with a disability, disabled and other protected veterans and any other characteristic protected by applicable law will be given the fullest consideration for employment in positions for which they are qualified. We also are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability as well as abiding by any and all state and local laws, which in addition to the above prohibit discrimination in any form.#northstar#LI-AC1#LI-onsite