Fire Service Technician (Hoods & Extinguishers)
Location
Texas, USA
Level
Technician
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
July 15, 2026
Thompson Safety/Liberty Fire Protection has a great opportunity to join a growing team by working as a Fire Service Technician testing, inspecting, and repairing fire suppression systems and extinguishers.
Candidates seeking the highest level of pay will have an active FEL-A license for Texas. Candidates holding an FEL-K license will also be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform annual maintenance/inspections of suppression systems & fire extinguishers.
- Determine proper type, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers based on hazard/occupancy classification.
- Exchange fire extinguishers that require service; replace obsolete/damaged units.
- Installation of fire extinguisher cabinets, brackets, and wall hangers.
- Flawless execution of inspection reports, 100% accuracy every time!
- Perform semi-annual inspection of restaurant and industrial fire suppression systems.
- Document findings and note deficiencies on inspection reports.
- Communicate to the customer any non-compliance issues.
- Collaborate with customers, contractors, and other team members to ensure efficient and effective use of fire extinguishers and possibly fire suppression systems.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and practices, both for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and have full use of hands. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work from a ladder, and in some case, a man-lift.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel daily.
