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Firematic Supply Company Fire Extinguisher Technician in Shirley, New York

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Firematic has been serving those who protect us all for over 50 years! We are looking for a positive, upbeat, self-starter to provide fire extinguisher, air, and oxygen service to municipal, industrial & commercial accounts throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Inspection and tagging of fire extinguishers on location and at municipal, industrial and commercial accounts

  • Transportation of extinguishers, air cylinders and/or oxygen cylinders, needing hydro test and/or recharge, to and from our service shop

  • Recommend, sell, deliver and install new fire equipment at industrial and commercial accounts

  • Call on customers to solicit new business

  • Inform existing customers of new products and services

  • Recharging of fire extinguishers in our shop

  • Completion of associated paperwork

  • Refill of air cylinders at the firehouse or fire scene on an emergency basis

  • Attendance at fire extinguisher and DOT training seminars

  • Provide exceptional, polite customer service to walk-in and telephone customers

  • Perform onsite inspections to ensure all DOT/NFPA safety codes and standards are met

  • Work closely with Extinguisher Service Manager to ensure optimal operations

  • Hours Mon- Fri 7:30 to 4:00

Requirements

  • Positive can-do attitude a must!

  • High School Diploma and two or more years related experience and/or training

  • Ability to work overtime as needed (including on call weekend emergency service)

  • Must have a clean driving record

  • Sales experience preferred

  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.

Within the first 60 days of employment the following must be obtained:

  • Suffolk & Nassau County Fire Marshal License for Service of Portable Fire Extinguishers

  • Hazmat training must be completed and a passing grade must be obtained in a written examination.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k, sick/personal, holiday and vacation time.

Starting pay $18-20/hr DOE

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