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 growth in inspection revenues 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 the NFPA codes applicable to each fire system. Travel to customer sites is required. The inspector performs basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and communicates findings to owners and service managers for repairs. The role also includes annual inspections of domestic and fire backflows, self-scheduling daily inspections, monitoring assigned work through completion, and submitting work tickets and inspection reports promptly. Inspections may require 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-based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire-pump systems.
- Experience performing 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 and 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
- Vocational or industry trade school education.
- Experience performing NFPA 72-based inspections of 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 inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire-pump systems.
- Perform NFPA 25 inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
- Perform NFPA 72 inspections on fire alarm systems, including system components, as applicable.
- Monitor assigned tasks and ensure their progress and completion.
- 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
