Full-Time
Fire Protection Technician
Posted on 10/1/2025
Airgas
5,001-10,000 employees
Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases
No salary listed
Charleston, WV, USA
In Person
 Building Systems & HVAC (1) |
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- Prefer, but not required at least One year Certificate from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training.
- Recommends materials or equipment such as structural components protection, fire detection equipment, alarm systems, fire extinguishing devices and systems, and advises on location, handling, installation, and maintenance.
- Installs, inspects, and services customers fire suppression equipment and systems, including hood systems, on a timely basis.
- Picks up and delivers fire extinguishers to customers after repairs or testing have been completed.
- Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
- Provides complete and accurate documentation as required.
- Maintains adequate stock levels at customers locations.
- Solicits new or additional products or services.
- Maintains safe, well stocked company vehicles
Airgas supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with hardgoods, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals to customers across the United States. Customers order through a nationwide network of more than 1,100 locations, supported by an e-Business platform and the Airgas Total Access telesales channel, with delivery, services, and technical support. The company differentiates itself with its large distribution footprint, broad product catalog, strong safety offerings, and multiple convenient ordering channels. Its goal is to help more than 1 million customers improve performance by providing safe, reliable access to essential gases, chemicals, and related expertise.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cryocap OXY carbon capture technology captures 1.1 million tons CO2 annually.
- Strategic acquisitions expand Great Lakes and Northern California distribution footprint rapidly.
- FABTECH showcase demonstrates welding automation solutions for manufacturing productivity gains.
What critics are saying
- Teamsters nationwide strikes since June 2025 disrupt operations across 15 facilities.
- NLRB unfair labor practice charges trigger multimillion-dollar fines and operational restrictions.
- Linde's $1.8 billion 2025 acquisitions erode Airgas market share in welding supplies.
What makes Airgas unique
- 50-year NASA partnership supplies critical high-pressure nitrogen for Artemis missions.
- Integrated Air Liquide parent provides cryogenic equipment and rare gases for space.
- RADNOR Women's PPE line addresses underserved female worker safety market segment.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Teamsters file nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas. Airgas workers fight back against unlawful retaliation. (WASHINGTON) - The Teamsters have filed nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas for violating numerous federal labor laws. This includes unlawful threats, lockouts, discharge, and retaliation against workers for exercising their legal rights and failing to provide notice and an opportunity to bargain. "Airgas has the resources to do the right thing, but instead they continue to abuse our members and break the law," said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division and International Vice President At-Large. "Management has attacked our members, harmed their families, and put their safety at risk. As Teamsters, we will always fight to protect our members' rights." Airgas Teamsters have been on strike since June 2 nationwide over unfair labor practices. The strikes began after Teamsters Local 701 in New Brunswick, N.J., was forced to the picket line. Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland and Teamsters Local 283 in Ferndale, Michigan followed soon after. Once the strikes began, pickets were extended to 15 facilities in 11 states. Throughout and after these extensions, Airgas illegally retaliated against workers, unlawfully terminating and suspending members in Pennsylvania and California; locking out members in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, New York, and Michigan; threatening members in Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Ohio, and New Jersey; and permanently replacing members in Ohio and New Jersey, for exercising their contractually-protected right to honor extended picket lines and to strike. "Management keeps shifting the goal posts and act like they're above the law," said Shawn Diaz, Airgas Teamster and shop steward with Local 701. "We want to return to work, but this company that rakes in billions annually refuses to offer a fair contract that we rightfully deserve." Airgas has a long history of safety, environmental, and labor law violations, with over $8 million in legal penalties from OSHA, EPA, and the NLRB. In 2016, a U.S. District Court in Florida ordered Airgas to pay $7 million for hazardous waste violations. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow Teamster on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
RADNOR Women's PPE: Airgas introduces a new standard in workplace safety, inclusivity and comfort with the RADNOR Women's PPE collection.
A group of striking Teamsters is suing Airgas for allegedly releasing hazardous chemicals into the air during pickets last month in Peoria and New Jersey.
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Airgas launches women's PPE line.