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Fire Extinguisher Technician

MJW CONSOLIDATED
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, servicing, inspecting, and repairing fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, emergency light systems, and other fire-fighting equipment. The role requires adherence to current NFPA codes, manufacturer’s requirements, and industry best practices to ensure accurate and efficient service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Install fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, emergency light systems, and other fire-fighting equipment according to NFPA standards and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Perform required hydro testing of extinguishers and cylinders to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
  • Conduct thorough inspections of fire extinguishers, including checking pressure, powder levels, inspection dates, extinguisher pin, powder in the hose, potential discharge, leaks, and proper installation.
  • Verify and ensure compliance with NFPA codes during inspections and services.
  • Supervise or perform service, inspection, and repair tasks for fire extinguishers and associated systems, including adding correct powder amounts, adjusting pressure, and updating labels and collars.
  • Appropriately install, complete, and maintain inspection tags and reports for all serviced and inspected equipment.
  • Update and manage records in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Provide professional and courteous service to clients, answering questions and offering advice on fire safety and equipment maintenance.
  • Educate clients on properly using and maintaining their fire extinguishers and systems.
  • Stay current with NFPA codes and industry standards to ensure all work performed is up-to-date and compliant.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
 

Qualifications  Education and Experience
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and technical training or certification in fire protection systems are preferred.
  • Minimum two years of experience in fire extinguisher servicing, inspection, and repair. Experience with pre-engineered systems and emergency light systems is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., NICET, state-specific licenses) are preferred but not mandatory.
  • Must have a GA, Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit for at least one year

Other Qualifications
  • Must have a current driver’s license and a driving record that meets company minimum requirements.
  • Must be able to travel. 
  • Must pass a background check.                           

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position requires working on-site at various client locations.
 
The role involves exposure to different environments, including potentially hazardous areas, and requires adherence to all safety protocols.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. This job requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The Work Environment includes exposure to weather and client processes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an incumbent, and management may modify, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  
 
What can we offer you?
MJW offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future.
We are an industrial construction, engineering, and fire protection firm with over 55 years of experience. Our international reputation for completing projects on time and on budget is built on comprehensive in-house expertise, which enables us to self-perform all aspects of a project and maintain complete control over quality, cost, and schedule. We aim to deliver the most effective combination of cost and performance on every job daily.
As an employee-owned company, we take great pride in our commitment to safety and continuous employee training to complete complex tasks successfully in challenging industrial environments.
The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, ESOP, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected.

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