Shop Assistant

At Banner Fire Equipment, we’ve supported firefighters across the Midwest for over 40 years with trusted fire and rescue apparatus, gear, and tools. Built on strong relationships and performance, we are committed to equipping first responders to protect lives and communities.

Join Our Team

We're looking for a dependable, hardworking Shop Assistant/Groundskeeper to help keep our shop running safely, efficiently, and organized. This position plays an essential role in supporting our Service team by maintaining the shop and facility, assisting with inventory and logistics, and providing hands-on support to our technicians.

If you enjoy staying busy, take pride in keeping things organized, and aren't afraid to jump in wherever needed, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

Guided by a Relentless Pursuit to Serve, we support first responders through trust, expertise, and partnership.

Our Core Values:

• Genuine
• Good Partner
• Dependable
• Curious

What This Role Looks Like (Day-to-Day)

This is a hands-on position based at our Roxana, IL facility. Every day is different, but you can expect to:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop, warehouse, and work environment
• Perform facility upkeep, housekeeping, light maintenance, trash removal, and grounds maintenance, including mowing and weed eating/pulling
• Detail and wash company vehicles, customer vehicles, and fire apparatus
• Assist with organizing stock, and maintaining inventory, parts, tools, and shop supplies
• Safely move equipment, parts, and vehicles throughout the facility
• Prepare equipment and materials for technicians and upcoming service work
• Assist technicians with staging equipment, preventative maintenance, equipment testing, and general shop tasks as needed
• Operate hand tools and shop equipment safely and responsibly
• Follow all company safety procedures and help maintain a safe work environment
• Perform general shop, warehouse, and logistics duties as needed to support daily operations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Strong work ethic with a positive, team-first attitude
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle equipment and materials
• Comfortable working in a shop environment and outdoors in heat
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks
• Previous shop, warehouse, maintenance, automotive, or industrial experience is preferred but not required

Why You'll Love Working at Banner Fire Equipment

Estimated Pay: $20.00–$24.00/hour (Final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.)

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Weekly pay
• 100% employer-paid employee medical option + life/disability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• PTO from day one
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Stable, full-time schedule (M-F 7AM – 3:30PM)
• Family-oriented team culture

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a hands-on position where your work directly supports the firefighters who protect our communities, we'd love to meet you.

Join Banner Fire Equipment in our Relentless Pursuit to Serve and help keep our operations running smoothly so we can continue serving those who serve others.