Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Technician

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Technician
Company:
The Boeing Company
Job ID:
00000406191
Date Posted:
2023-12-19
Location:
USA - Puyallup, WA
Job Description Qualifications:
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Technician to join the team in Puyallup, WA.
The Extinguisher Shop Technician will remain proficient in all established nationally recognized firefighting standards and methods, while maintaining knowledge concerning the proper handling, inspection and testing of Department of Transportation (DOT) cylinders. The selected candidates responsibilities are needed to join the team's activities in Puyallup, WA and Frederickson, WA.
Position Responsibilities:

• Recovering of halogenated or dry chemical extinguishing agents, as appropriate to the site assignment
• Testing hydrostatic or proof pressure of DOT cylinders
• Disassembling of DOT cylinders
• Re-assembling of DOT pressure cylinders
• Filling and pressurization of DOT cylinders
• Demonstrating proficiency of testing DOT cylinders
• Ordering of parts and supplies for extinguisher repairs and recommend the purchase of tools needed in the shop
• Shipping and receiving of DOT cylinders
• Identifying DOT cylinders and extinguishing agent for surplus or disposal
• Conducting preventative maintenance of extinguishing agent recovery and cylinder testing equipment
• Ensuring gauges and equipment are calibrated in accordance with recognized standards and requirements
• Maintaining the inventory and recommend the purchase of tools needed in the shop
• Completing all required documentation in accordance with nationally recognized standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in the Extinguisher Maintenance shop

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Current valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Washington State driver's license within 6 months of employment
• State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification
• Current National Registry or Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• 2 years as a paid fulltime Firefighter or any combination of 3 years' experience as a full-time, part time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years
• Ability to pass and maintain a Firefighter physical/stress test
• Ability to become a Hazardous Materials Technician within 1 year of hire date
• Must be willing and able to work any shift
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 2 Certification
• Experience with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
• Experience working with hazardous materials
• Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Work Shift:
This position will be for variable shift.
Union:
This is an hourly position represented by the International Association of Firefighters, Local I-66.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $27.00 - $42.42
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation:
No relocation available
Export Control Requirement:
U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level:
Hourly
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
F1906-022
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