Vallen, formerly Industrial Distribution Group, Inc., is the market leader in the design, build, and management of supply chain solutions and a national distributor of indirect materials . Our knowledgeable and experienced Associates strive to deliver world class service and provide cost take-out initiatives for our Customers.
Our suite of supply chain solutions embodies our specialized supply chain knowledge in product procurement, inventory management, product application, and process improvements. We currently provide solutions for over 600 global companies and institutions.
Our decades of experience enable us to provide our Customers with solutions designed specifically for their requirements. We can deliver lower total product cost as a tier one supplier through our relationships with the world's leading indirect material manufacturers.
Position Summary:
Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as an Onsite
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.
Qualifications
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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