Fire Protection Inspector
About The Position
S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire protection and fire alarm systems. The role supports growth in inspection services while maintaining profitability, meeting customer requirements, and complying with NFPA guidelines. It requires working in a fast-paced, multitasked environment focused on customer development and support, quality work, and knowledge of applicable NFPA codes. Travel to customer sites is required. The inspector troubleshoots wet-based fire systems and explains issues to owners and service managers, performs inspections from elevated lifts when necessary, conducts annual inspections of domestic and fire backflows, monitors assigned work through completion, submits work tickets and inspection reports promptly, and schedules daily inspections. The position requires working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts and being able to lift at least 35 pounds.
Requirements
- Experienced or licensed NICET Level I (ITWBS) minimum.
- At least 3 years of experience as a sprinkler inspector with a backflow license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Performing 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 basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe issues 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.
- 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.
- 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
