Fire Protection Technician
Description
We are looking for a skilled Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our team at GFTX Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the new installation, inspection, maintenance, and certification of portable fire extinguishers across all active construction areas and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Performing routine inspections and annual maintenance of all fire extinguishers per NFPA 10 standards
- Replacing extinguishers as needed
- Maintaining detailed service records and certification tags for all units
- Coordinating with site safety teams to ensure proper placement and accessibility of extinguishers
- Identifying and reporting fire hazards or non-compliant conditions to site management
- Ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and Tesla safety requirements
Requirements
- Fire Extinguisher Licensed preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum of 1 year of experience installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire extinguishers.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and using hand and power tools
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb, and perform tasks safely
- Willingness to work flexible hours and stay current with industry training
- Able to coordinate with other teams
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program

