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Western States Fire Protection Company Fire Extinguisher Technician in Kansas City, Kansas
National Fire Suppression, a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Fire Extinguisher Technician
The Fire Extinguisher Technician is responsible for performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on fire extinguishers in both residential and commercial spaces.
Job Responsibilities
Performance of daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on various sized fire extinguishers
Repair, replace, fill and tag all fire extinguishers
Service and test
Complete electronic and/or hand written inspection reports
Document time worked as well as all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner
Assist the scheduling and completion of assigned duties
Ability to work independently and use provided personal protective equipment
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of experience in the fire protection industry
Possess an understanding of NFPA and building and fire codes
Willing to communicate effectively; both verbally and written
Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy
Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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