Service Tech I | IFR

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Qualifications
High School or GED
Minimum 1 Certifications (manufacturer /state)
Minimum 1-year related experience
Mechanically inclined
Specific -- RELEVENT experience
Experience in the 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 loads of hazardous materials
Proficient with hand tools
Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner
Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed
Maintain minimum productivity of 80% within 60 days
Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required
Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions)
Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment
Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs
Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high
Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high
Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes
Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours
Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service
Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore
Benefits
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 BenefitHub
Advancement Opportunity
Responsibilities
Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory services in the Vallen Safety Services group!
In this position, you will perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on safety equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis
Conducting service calls
Identifying equipment discrepancies
Preparing accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports
Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs 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
Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing
Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment
Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Always exhibit safe work practices
Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing
May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card
Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position
Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field
Job description
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. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. 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 BenefitHub
• Advancement Opportunity.

Position Summary:

Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused Instrument, Fire, and Respiratory services in the Vallen Safety Services group! In this position, you will perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on safety equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducting service calls.
• Identifying equipment discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate and timely Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs 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.
• Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing.
• Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Always exhibit safe work practices.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
• May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
• Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.

Job Qualifications:
• High School or GED
• Minimum 1 Certifications (manufacturer /state)
• Minimum 1-year related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Specific -- RELEVENT experience
• Experience in the 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 loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 80% within 60 days.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
• Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field.
• Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
• Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
• Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)

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