Fire Alarm Inspector

Summit Companies • Pittsburgh, PA

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fire Alarm Inspectors are responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring systems are operating properly and meeting applicable codes and safety standards with minimal supervision. This role involves hands-on work with fire protection systems, including sprinkler controls, alarm panels, and critical components. The inspector will also be responsible for documenting and reporting system deficiencies, communicating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the proper use and maintenance of tools and company vehicles. Additionally, the position requires adherence to safety programs and policies, participation in training, and potentially training inspector trainees.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 3-5 years’ experience inspecting fire protection systems required.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Ability to operate a computer, tablet and read electronic blueprints required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• NICET and/or state required certification required based on location, preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• Experience with SalesForce and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to SFS and Customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment).
• Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.
• Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.

Benefits

• We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED