Location: Clifton, NJ

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

Job Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: 02/14/2025

Job Description

AGL Welding Supply Co. is a regional Leading Distributor of Specialty, Medical and Industrial gases in the NY/NJ metro area. A family owned business since 1920, AGL strives to exceed customer's expectations with excellent customer service. AGL is seeking a skilled and dedicated Fire Extinguisher (FX) Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform fire extinguisher services, installations, maintenance and sales for AGL customers and other FX Companies. This is a full service end-to-end process where the technician is responsible for all activity from calling customers to schedule visits to collecting payment as required. Services and maintains AGL fire extinguishers in order to comply with the state and federal law.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct annual Fire Extinguisher inspections at customer’s locations. Main activities include but are not limited to maintaining and monitoring customer inspection log, calling customers and scheduling inspections, conducting inspections, and determining whether equipment needs to be serviced.
• Conduct annual Fire Extinguisher inspections for AGL to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Disassemble and reassemble fire extinguishers for testing and refilling purposes.
• Drive to customer locations to retrieve extinguishers requiring service. Perform service and testing at AGL site and return to customer location.
• Ensure proper invoicing for services rendered. Obtains management approval for customer visits without a prepared invoice.
• Respond to customer and prospective customer questions regarding types of fire extinguishers are needed for them to be in compliance and safe.
• Provide new and existing customers quotes for extinguishers and supplies such as signs and hooks. Closes sale and installs new fire extinguishers at customer locations.
• Work with collections if an account due for certification is flagged. Collect monies due to AGL prior to certification process.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and fire extinguishers; refurbish and paint fire extinguishers as needed.
• Provide back up and support for retest Department as needed. Inspect CO2 extinguisher.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Working knowledge of Fire extinguisher laws and methods and processes for servicing and certifying extinguishers
• Basic computer skills
• Follow up and attention to details
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing skills
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers’ service specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately record information and maintain records electronically or in paper form

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior Fire Extinguisher Technician experience preferred.
• Excellent verbally and written communications skills.
• Be a team player and be able to work in a fast past environment

Equal Opportunity Employer