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Technician - Shop

Summit Fire Protection, Hartford, CT, United States


The purpose of the Shop Technician position is to receive materials, store materials, pick items and move as well as transport items outside of the warehouse.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Perform hydrostatic test or 6-year internal inspections on fire extinguishers.

Assist with walk-in customers fire extinguisher.

Occasionally deliver fire extinguishers and cabinets to customers.

Help keep shop and extinguisher holding areas clean.

Frequently move fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler pipes and other mechanical devices.

Identify and inspect received inventory.

Verify labels.

Drive company vehicles, as assigned.

Transport items in and out of trucks.

Clean workstation and surrounding areas in warehouse/shop.

Assist with inventory audits.

Transport items via truck; travel time and location may vary, upon request.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Certifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

1 year Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within the Shop area, preferred.

Inventory control experience, preferred.

Forklift certification, license, or experience, required.

Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Efficient time management skills developed organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.

Strong diligence and accuracy.

Communication Skills:

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

Familiarity with analytical use of business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.

Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Occasional travel up to 30%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift

50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

EEO STATEMENT
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity,

Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

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