Fire Protection Inspector- Midwest
About The Position
Midwest, a division of 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 company’s goal of growing 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 applicable NFPA codes. Travel to customer sites is required. The inspector performs basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and explains issues to owners and service managers for repairs. The position also includes conducting inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet when necessary, performing annual inspections of domestic and fire backflows, monitoring assigned work through completion, submitting work tickets and inspection reports promptly, and self-scheduling daily inspections.
Requirements
- Experienced or licensed NICET Level I (ITWBS) minimum.
- Sprinkler inspector with a backflow license and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- 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.
- 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 scissor 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
- 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.
- 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 from ground level, as necessary.
- Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.
- 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
