Service Technician – Breathing Air and Rescue Tool Specialist

MES Life Safety

Service Technician supporting fire departments and first responder agencies with equipment maintenance and outside sales support. Managing territory relationships and identifying sales opportunities.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,240 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspecting, servicing, and repairing rescue and SCBA equipment
Travel (in a company van) to various Fire Departments in the region to perform testing and maintenance on Rescue Tools, Hydraulic Rescue Tools, etc.
Supporting customers with product selection, demonstrations, and training
Managing territory relationships and identifying sales opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license (REAL-ID required for federal sites)
Strong mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Willingness to travel extensively (up to 85–100%, including overnight travel)
Ability to lift 50–60 lbs.
Ability to pass background check (to include MVR) and drug screening
Technical rescue or fire service background (especially leadership roles)
2–5+ years of experience in Field service technician roles, Mechanical repair or equipment maintenance, Fire/rescue or emergency services industry
Experience with SCBA equipment (e.g., 3M/Scott), Hydraulics, small engines, HVAC, or electrical systems
Prior sales or customer-facing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary + commission opportunities
Company vehicle or vehicle program
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Life and Disability insurance
Flexible spending & Health savings accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Tools, uniforms, and equipment provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical repairequipment maintenanceSCBA equipmenthydraulicssmall enginesHVACelectrical systemsfield service techniciantestingproduct demonstrations

Soft Skills

strong mechanical aptitudecustomer supportrelationship managementsales opportunity identificationtrainingcommunicationwillingness to travelability to lift 50-60 lbsbackground check compliancedrug screening compliance

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDvalid driver’s licenseREAL-ID