Shop Technician Apprentice

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We are looking for a shop technician to perform shop services for fire extinguishers, pre-engineered and engineered system cylinders, and other compressed gas cylinders. This ensures we are in compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements, federal, state, and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.

• Hourly rate starting at $20; compensation is based on experience and certifications
• Level up training program
• Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Opportunities for overtime with incentives
• Company giveaways
• Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
• Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services

• Maintain inventory in the shop and assist with count as needed
• Perform inventory counts as required
• Keep shop organized and clean
• Ensure DOT compliance for hydro systems and other key areas of the business
• Manage testing records and verify accuracy for DOT inspections
• Maintain, clean, and organize all shop tools
• Check specialty tools in and out
• Building maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Responsible for maintaining extinguishers and system cylinders in various locations in shop such as: complete work, return bins, swap outs, condemned extinguishers, swap systems cylinders
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually
• Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job
• Work in compliance with the Company's safety program

• High school diploma or equivalent
• This is an entry level position
• Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software
• Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license

• Up to 2 years of experience as a shop technician in the fire life safety industry
• NAFED 10 within 90 days of hire
• Ability to operate a forklift

Certa Site is a fast-growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest.

As we grow and expand into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day, for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and to grow with a mission- and people-driven company focused on the customer, we hope you will consider this amazing opportunity.

To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.

To be the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet.

• Passionate – We are on a relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough. And we have fun doing it.
• Impactful – Our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but that’s just the…