Fire Protection Inspector
About The Position
S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The role supports the growth of the inspection business while maintaining profitability, meeting customer requirements, complying with NFPA guidelines, and delivering quality work and customer support. The position requires working in a fast-paced, multitasked environment and traveling to customer sites. The inspector performs basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems, explains findings to owners and service managers for repairs, and conducts annual inspections of domestic and fire backflows. The position also requires working at heights using man lifts when needed, monitoring assigned work through completion, submitting work tickets and inspection reports promptly, and scheduling daily inspections.
Requirements
- Experienced or licensed NICET Level I (ITWBS) at minimum.
- At least 3 years of experience as a sprinkler inspector with a backflow license.
- Ability to perform NFPA 25-based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pump systems.
- Ability to perform NFPA 25-based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
- Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrant, and fire pump systems.
- Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform NFPA 72-based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all system components.
- Vocational or industry trade school education.
- Individual backflow license.
- NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe findings to owners and service managers for repairs.
- Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet when necessary.
- Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.
- Monitor the 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
Education Level
High school or GED
