Service Tech - IFR

Why Join our Team?

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Your Benefits at Vallen:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement Opportunity

Service Technician I – Focused on Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory services in the Vallen Safety Services group. You will perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on safety equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

• Conduct service calls.
• Identify equipment discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Provide customer service during inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of life safety equipment including, but not limited to: fire extinguishers, fire hose, gas detection monitors, respiratory equipment, fall protection equipment, and safety shower/eyewash units.
• Document testing and repairs accurately and ensure proper invoicing.
• Ensure customers receive all required documentation.
• Apply basic knowledge of regulatory standards (State, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) and Vallen SOPs.
• Always exhibit safe work practices.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing to sales associates.
• Use company assets responsibly (vehicle, inventory, safety equipment, laptop, scanner, test equipment, tools, radio, cell phone, fuel/credit cards).
• Maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 certification (manufacturer/state related).
• Minimum 1‑year related experience.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Relevant experience in inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of safety equipment.
• Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen North America.
• Current motor vehicle license with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver’s License required if carrying hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Complete repairs and maintenance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 80% within 60 days.
• Keep certifications and licenses current through continuing education.
• Read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, and quality instructions).

• Service work performed indoors and outdoors in the field.
• Possibility of hazardous environments with required safety precautions.
• Work in cold/heat climates during day or night operations.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 55 lbs.
• Climb stairwells up to 15 levels.
• Ascend and descend ladders up to 24' high.
• Walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Work from a standing position for 8‑10 hours.
• Bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access of equipment.
• Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore (if applicable).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value ethnically and culturally diverse individuals, females, veterans, disabled persons, and people who identify as any sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Information Technology

• Wholesale

Location:

Kingsport, TN
• Salary: $97,300 - $125,544
• Posted: 1 week ago