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Western States Fire Protection Company Fire Extinguisher/Suppression Technician in Hayward, California

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 specializes 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/Suppression Technician

    The Fire Extinguisher/Suppression Technician is responsible for performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance and inspections on fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and hood systems.

    This position has a salary range of $24.00 - $35.00 per hour depending on experience.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Performance of daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on various extinguisher or suppression systems

  • Repair, replace, fill and tag all fire extinguishers

  • Service and test hood suppression and portable extinguishers

  • Complete electronic 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

  • Work independently and use provided personal protective equipment

    Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Two years of experience in the fire protection industry

  • State of California FE Type 1 License is a minimum requirement

  • Possess an understanding of NFPA and building and fire codes

  • Willing to communicate effectively; both verbally and written

  • Valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy

  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check

  • Possess excellent customer service skills

    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.

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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