Immediate Opening

California Health & Safety Inc. is seeking a highly self-motivated SCBA and Compressor Technician to service Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and repairing lifesaving SCBA equipment and breathing air compressors meeting all quality standards and industry specifications. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspection, testing, repair and maintenance of firefighting related equipment including self contained breathing apparatus, breathing air compressors, and fall prevention devices.

• Conduct flow testing, certifying the equipment works properly and to the required standards.

• Comply with manufacturer, NFPA, NIOSH, OSHA and other regulatory or advisory bodies standards.

• Work with fire departments and customers throughout the state of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona to discuss inspection results and make recommendations for necessary repairs and upgrades.

• Maintain accurate inventory count and requisition replacement parts and supplies from the purchasing department.

• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing inspection findings, completed repairs, and recommendations for system improvement.

• Effectively communicate with customers.

• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle, ensuring completion of regularly scheduled vehicle preventative maintenance.

• Efficiently analyze, develop and oversee assigned areas, encompassing both current and future customer needs.

• Requires working within the Long Beach area but also entails occasional overnight travel to locations in other states.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior fire service knowledge is a plus.

• Available to travel on a daily basis including multiple consecutive overnights as deemed necessary based on workload scheduling.

• Previous experience inspecting, repairing, and maintaining SCBA equipment is highly desirable.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and sound troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

• Must have a clean driving record as well as a clean background and drug screen check.

• Able to regularly move and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb or balance on a ladder multiple times a day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Great attention to detail

• Solid computer skills.

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to work with minimal supervision.

• Regular and reliable attendance

• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.

JOB TYPE:

• Full-time

• Varied hours

COMPENSATION:

· $23-$28/hr based on experience and certification.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, insurance offered.

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

Since 1998, CHS, Inc. has been a leader in industrial safety equipment supplies that help protect employees from the many dangers they can face over the course of their day. As former fire chiefs, our owners’ mutual focus was on first aid CPR training. After starting this company, they began distributing a variety of fire protection and fire safety supplies for a number of manufacturers. In 2000, they began to rent safety equipment, primarily self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and began to provide safety equipment testing and repairs. CHS, Inc. became a licensed distributor for Scott Health Safety, Inc. in 2002. In 2011, the company became a certified small business through the County of Los Angeles.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)