James Lane Mechanical
Fire Protection Extinguisher Apprentice
James Lane Mechanical, Wichita Falls, Texas, United States, 76309
James Lane Air Conditioning Company, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas, United States of America
Job Description Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Position Overview The Fire Protection Extinguisher Apprentice supports the inspection, servicing, installation, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and related life‑safety equipment in commercial and industrial settings.
This role provides hands‑on training under the supervision of licensed technicians while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and company procedures.
Primary Responsibilities
Extinguisher Servicing Support: Assist licensed technicians with the inspection, servicing, recharging, tagging, and installation of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA standards and applicable state and local codes.
Equipment Handling: Safely transport, stage, and handle fire extinguishers, cabinets, signage, and service tools required for daily field operations.
Documentation & Tagging: Complete inspection tags, service records, and daily logs accurately and in a timely manner under technician supervision.
Site Preparation: Prepare work areas at customer sites, including accessing extinguisher locations, cabinets, and storage areas to ensure efficient servicing.
Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and fire protection regulations while performing job duties.
Customer Interaction: Communicate professionally with customers on‑site, relaying basic service information and directing technical questions to supervising technicians.
Training & Skill Development: Participate in on‑the‑job training, required coursework, and certification preparation related to fire extinguisher servicing.
Vehicle & Tool Maintenance: Assist with maintaining service vehicles, tools, and inventory in clean, organized, and working condition.
Scheduling Support: Coordinate with supervisors and dispatch to ensure assigned service calls are completed as scheduled.
General Support: Perform additional fire protection‑related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Key Competencies
Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn fire extinguisher systems, tools, and servicing procedures.
Attention to Detail: Ensures inspections, documentation, and tagging are accurate and compliant.
Safety Awareness: Commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Time Management: Ability to follow schedules and complete tasks efficiently.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication with customers and team members.
Customer Service: Professional, courteous interaction while representing the company.
Teamwork: Willingness to take direction and support technicians and supervisors.
Qualifications
Experience: No prior fire protection experience required; mechanical aptitude preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Certifications: Ability to obtain required fire extinguisher certifications preferred.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact professionally with customers, inspectors, and contractors.
Working Conditions
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with overtime or adjusted schedules based on workload.
Environment: Primarily field‑based with regular work performed at customer sites, including commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Work environments may include indoor mechanical spaces, warehouses, and outdoor locations with exposure to varying weather conditions.
Physical Demands: Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting while performing extinguisher inspections, servicing, and installations. May involve carrying fire extinguishers and equipment, climbing ladders, accessing cabinets or wall‑mounted units, and working in confined or elevated areas. Exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and moderate noise levels may occur.
Travel: Local travel required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
Safety: Must adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on job sites.
Disclaimer
The responsibilities listed above are intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by their supervisor to support the business.
This job description may be modified at any time to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Certain requirements may be adjusted or excluded if they pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of the employee or others.
Employment with the company is on an “at‑will” basis, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this description alters the at‑will employment relationship.
About Us:
James Lane Mechanical, A Fidelity Company, provides a full range of state‑of‑the‑art HVAC/Mechanical services throughout the Wichita Falls and North Texas region.
Our commercial clients include those in data & telecom facilities, education, financial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and churches.
A company focused on customer service and ethical business practices, James Lane Mechanical continues to deliver innovative industry technologies and services while staying committed to our mission of serving people with the right solutions.
James Lane Air Conditioning Company, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Position Overview The Fire Protection Extinguisher Apprentice supports the inspection, servicing, installation, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and related life‑safety equipment in commercial and industrial settings.
This role provides hands‑on training under the supervision of licensed technicians while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and company procedures.
Primary Responsibilities
Extinguisher Servicing Support: Assist licensed technicians with the inspection, servicing, recharging, tagging, and installation of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA standards and applicable state and local codes.
Equipment Handling: Safely transport, stage, and handle fire extinguishers, cabinets, signage, and service tools required for daily field operations.
Documentation & Tagging: Complete inspection tags, service records, and daily logs accurately and in a timely manner under technician supervision.
Site Preparation: Prepare work areas at customer sites, including accessing extinguisher locations, cabinets, and storage areas to ensure efficient servicing.
Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and fire protection regulations while performing job duties.
Customer Interaction: Communicate professionally with customers on‑site, relaying basic service information and directing technical questions to supervising technicians.
Training & Skill Development: Participate in on‑the‑job training, required coursework, and certification preparation related to fire extinguisher servicing.
Vehicle & Tool Maintenance: Assist with maintaining service vehicles, tools, and inventory in clean, organized, and working condition.
Scheduling Support: Coordinate with supervisors and dispatch to ensure assigned service calls are completed as scheduled.
General Support: Perform additional fire protection‑related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Key Competencies
Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn fire extinguisher systems, tools, and servicing procedures.
Attention to Detail: Ensures inspections, documentation, and tagging are accurate and compliant.
Safety Awareness: Commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Time Management: Ability to follow schedules and complete tasks efficiently.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication with customers and team members.
Customer Service: Professional, courteous interaction while representing the company.
Teamwork: Willingness to take direction and support technicians and supervisors.
Qualifications
Experience: No prior fire protection experience required; mechanical aptitude preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Certifications: Ability to obtain required fire extinguisher certifications preferred.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact professionally with customers, inspectors, and contractors.
Working Conditions
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with overtime or adjusted schedules based on workload.
Environment: Primarily field‑based with regular work performed at customer sites, including commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Work environments may include indoor mechanical spaces, warehouses, and outdoor locations with exposure to varying weather conditions.
Physical Demands: Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting while performing extinguisher inspections, servicing, and installations. May involve carrying fire extinguishers and equipment, climbing ladders, accessing cabinets or wall‑mounted units, and working in confined or elevated areas. Exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and moderate noise levels may occur.
Travel: Local travel required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
Safety: Must adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on job sites.
Disclaimer
The responsibilities listed above are intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by their supervisor to support the business.
This job description may be modified at any time to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Certain requirements may be adjusted or excluded if they pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of the employee or others.
Employment with the company is on an “at‑will” basis, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this description alters the at‑will employment relationship.
About Us:
James Lane Mechanical, A Fidelity Company, provides a full range of state‑of‑the‑art HVAC/Mechanical services throughout the Wichita Falls and North Texas region.
Our commercial clients include those in data & telecom facilities, education, financial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and churches.
A company focused on customer service and ethical business practices, James Lane Mechanical continues to deliver innovative industry technologies and services while staying committed to our mission of serving people with the right solutions.
James Lane Air Conditioning Company, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr