Service Technician **Dubuque Fire Equipment** 1 Positions ID: 33296 Posted On 05/17/2023 **Job Overview** Dubuque Fire Equipment is a provider of quality fire protection products and services and is currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our team. The Service Technician services and maintains Portable Fire Extinguishers, Emergency / Exit Lights, and Fire Suppression Systems for current and new customers. Selling services to new customers is also expected within the designated territory. Operation of a company vehicle and independent scheduling is required. Responsible for maintaining a professional, productive, and safe work environment. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Assist customers in fulfilling service needs. + Perform site surveys to educate customers of required related fire protection equipment. + Understand product capabilities, warranties, product usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customers. + Responsible for notifying direct supervisor of any equipment break down or malfunction or any unsafe working conditions. + Responsible for complying and enforcing safety requirements while on company property and at customers’ site. + Perform other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the situation and location. + Must be able to lift or carry heavy objects. + Understand and implement the concepts and principles of NFPA 10, 12, 12A, 17, 17A and 96. + Complete inspection worksheets and any other appropriate paperwork for customer, local AHJ’s and customer’s insurance company. + Driving to locations + Typical workday ranges between 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Depending on customers’ availability) + Plan your own schedule. **_**Training is provided and paid for**_** **Fire Extinguishers:** + Perform inspections and routine maintenance on extinguishers and emergency lights. + Clean extinguishers and recharge them with approved materials + Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, hydrostatic test equipment + Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replaces worn or damaged parts + Checking each extinguisher in location to ensure it is up to code + Verify that proper fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher placement is in place + Hydro-test low pressure cylinders + Assist in fire safety inspections + Perform fire demos- training on the proper use of fire extinguishers + Servicing of customers Emergency and Exit lights to including required maintenance or repair + Sales **Fire Suppression Systems** + Perform semi-annual inspections on suppression systems (kitchen, paint booth, etc.) + Inspecting and repairing pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems + Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems. + Identify any systems NOT compliant with the latest NFPA standards, including UL300. **QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:** + Strong customer service orientation: both external and internal + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: oral and written. + Time management: strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. + Flexibility: ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, hectic work environment + Excellent driving record + Must have good driving record. + Valid Driver’s License + Must be insurable. **WHAT DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT OFFERS:** A challenging hands-on work environment, great team atmosphere, competitive salary, and benefit package including 401K Primary Contact 1655755022055 Allie Blaser , Phone Phone Phone Fax allisonb@dubuquefire.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Sales/Service Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Flexible Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary 42k per year Benefits Health Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Holidays **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 15576 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20230517 End Date 20250601 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Service Technician Sedona Staffing Services Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services CUSTOMER SERVICE- SALES ASSISTANT Sedona Staffing Services Services Technician - Tire Repair Sedona Staffing Services Electro Mechanical Technician - Direct Hire opport Sedona Staffing Services Packaging Technicians Sedona Staffing Services Technical Service Coord Rite Hite Corp Set up Technician Sedona Staffing Services Sales Leader - Benefits Wholesale Services Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO **Share this Job** Dubuque Fire Equipment **About the Company** Dubuque Fire Equipment is Dubuque’s “original” fire equipment company since 1945 allowing us to be the tri-state’s choice for service for over 75 years. We are a family owned business, started by Dubuque Fire Department Captain William "Bill" Blaser in the basement of his home on W 3rd St. We have grown tremendously throughout the years and now are located off Kerper Blvd at 1170 Roosevelt St. Ext. We provide sales, service, installation, and maintenance of fire safety equipment. Our focus is on fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, kitchen exhaust hood and vent cleanings, and much more. Our kitchen exhaust cleaners begin at $15.00 an hour during their training period but have opportunities that allow them to up to $20.00 an hour. The position is part-time (approx. 28-32 hours weekly), but one can receive full-time hours depending on the demand of cleaning jobs. Our service technician/installer position starts at 42k per year and is full time with benefits. Benefits include 401K, health insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacations