Shop Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Head. Quarters

• Peoria, IL, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00Hourly, ABOUT GETZ FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY Getz Fire Equipment Company has protected people and property for generations, providing fire protection equipment, inspection, and service to businesses and communities across the region. We're a stable, employee-focused company where careful work gets noticed and long careers are the norm.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're hiring a Dry Chem Shop Technician to service and hydro-test low pressure portable fire extinguishers, back up our customer counter, and keep our parts, supplies, and dry chemical room in order. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Complete the servicing and hydro-testing of low pressure portable fire extinguishers to meet scheduled delivery deadlines Serve as back-up for walk-in business at the customer counter, including greeting customers, getting information needed to perform service, writing invoices, and accepting payment Maintain inventory of fire extinguisher parts and supplies Maintain cleanliness of parts and the dry chemical room daily Calibrate the hydro-tester daily per D.

O.T. regulations Take on other duties as assigned Qualifications: WHAT YOU'LL BRING Education generally equivalent to four years of high school Fire Equipment Distributor Employee license, or willingness to obtain one Basic math skills and the ability to bend, stand, and lift up to 65 lbs. Honest, reliable, and self-motivated, with good verbal and written communication and organization skills Ability to work with minimal supervision Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, D.

O.T. CFR49, CGA C-1 and C-6.3 pamphlets, and NFPA-10 regulations and guidelines pertaining to low pressure cylinders Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check SCHEDULE & TRAINING This is a full-time, Monday through Friday day shift. Training is provided on all equipment, and compensation will be commensurate with your experience.

BENEFITS

& PERKS Getz Fire invests in the people who keep our customers safe. Here's what you can expect: Health Insurance — Four BCBS medical plan options. Coverage begins the first day of the month following your date of hire. Dental & Vision — Affordable dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse, and your children. Life & AD&D Insurance — $25,000 in employee life insurance, company paid.

Additional life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage are also available. 401(k) Retirement — The company contributes 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your pay. Profit Sharing — A discretionary company contribution to your 401(k). In 2024, $175,000 was shared among employees who met the length-of-service requirement.

Paid Time Off — 10 days of PTO in your first year, growing with tenure to 20 days at 20 years of service (includes Illinois Paid Leave). Paid Holidays — Eight paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. READY TO APPLY?

Apply directly through Indeed with your resume. No cover letter required — we'd rather hear about your attention to detail than read about it. Questions about the role or our benefits? Reach out to Human Resources at Getz Fire Equipment Company at HRSupport@getzfire.com. Getz Fire Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

described are a summary. See the full 2026 Employee Benefits Guide for plan details, eligibility, and exclusions.