Fire Extinguisher/Suppression Technician

Schertz, Texas


Employer: Western States Fire Protection
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

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/Suppression Technician

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

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
  • 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
  • Must have State of Texas FEL A license; if applicable
  • Standard FEL can be considered.
  • Possess an understanding of NFPA and building and fire codes
  • Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment 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 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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We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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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Created: 2024-05-10
Reference: 865896
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Schertz