Fire Protection Inspector- Midwest
About The Position
S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector for its Midwest division. The role performs NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire protection and fire alarm systems, with a focus on customer support and development, quality work, regulatory compliance, and supporting growth of the inspections business. The position requires travel to customer sites and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasked environment. The inspector performs basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems, explains system issues to owners and service managers for repair, conducts annual inspections of domestic and fire backflows, and completes assigned work and reporting. The inspector self-schedules daily inspections and submits work tickets and inspection reports promptly. Work may involve using man lifts at heights of 30 to 40 feet.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a sprinkler inspector, with a backflow license.
- Experienced or licensed NICET Level I (ITWBS) at minimum.
- Experience performing NFPA 25 inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pump systems.
- Experience performing NFPA 25 inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrant, and fire pump systems.
- Basic mechanical skills, including troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor or articulating lifts.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
- Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or industry trade school education.
- Experience performing NFPA 72-based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all system components.
- Individual backflow license.
- NICET Level II in water-based systems or fire alarm systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
- Troubleshoot wet-based fire systems and describe issues to owners and service managers for repairs.
- Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.
- Perform NFPA 25-based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pump systems.
- Perform NFPA 25-based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
- Monitor and ensure progress and completion of assigned tasks.
- Complete and submit work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
- Self-schedule daily inspections.
- Travel to customer sites.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
