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.
Benefits at Vallen
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for single, employee + spouse or children, and family coverage
- 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
- Employer-paid basic life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (vacation and sick days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
- Paid time off (holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee resource groups for networking and team building
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
- Employee discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement opportunities
- Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary
Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as an Onsite Service Technician I focused on 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, and 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...
Equal opportunity employer - ethnically and culturally diverse/females/veterans/disabled/sexual orientation/gender identity