Fire Sprinkler Inspector

FSS Technologies • Arlington Heights, IL

2d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

FSS Technologies is hiring an experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector in the Ypsilanti, Michigan area. The inspector conducts inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler and other water-based fire protection systems at customer sites, documenting deficiencies and coordinating with service and quoting teams to ensure issues are resolved quickly and correctly. The role helps confirm systems will function when needed and meet applicable codes and customer requirements.

The position involves working at customer locations, communicating inspection results and recommended corrective actions, and submitting detailed reports within required timeframes. Work may involve active job sites, indoor and outdoor environments, all weather conditions, and occasional after-hours or weekend work based on customer needs. FSS provides professional training and development opportunities, including support for NICET and backflow certifications. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour based on experience, with overtime paid as required by law. A company gas card is provided, and a company vehicle may be provided once available, no earlier than 90 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in fire sprinkler or water-based fire protection system inspection, testing, or maintenance.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 25, NFPA 13, and local building and fire codes.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a driving record that meets the insurance carrier's standards.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage one's own workload and schedule.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; climb and work from ladders and lifts, including at heights; and stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach overhead for extended periods, including in tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to operate control valves, hoses, and test equipment and work around pressurized water systems.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including unheated buildings and parking structures, and on active job sites; walk on uneven ground and move around construction sites.
• Wear required PPE and follow OSHA and FSS safety rules at all times.
• Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening following a conditional offer, which may include a background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screen, as permitted by applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level I or higher in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.
• Backflow prevention assembly tester certification.
• Experience with fire pump inspection and testing (NFPA 20 and NFPA 25).
• Sprinkler fitting experience or a background in a pipe trade.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain wet, dry, preaction, and deluge sprinkler systems, standpipes, and related equipment according to NFPA 25, local codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform main drain tests, inspector’s test valve flow tests, waterflow alarm and supervisory device tests, and dry pipe valve trip tests as scheduled.
• Inspect and test fire pumps, backflow preventers, fire department connections, control valves, and private hydrants when included in the customer’s service agreement.
• Check sprinkler heads, piping, hangers, and spare head cabinets for damage, corrosion, obstructions, recalled products, and proper coverage.
• Identify, document including photos, and report deficiencies and impairments, with recommendations for repairs or upgrades.
• Follow impairment procedures when a system is taken out of service, including notifying the customer, monitoring company, and authority having jurisdiction as required.
• Explain inspection results to customers and advise them on maintenance and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with service technicians and the quoting team so identified issues are quoted and corrected promptly.
• Stay current on codes, regulations, and fire sprinkler manufacturers and models.
• Follow company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with PPO and HSA plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional training and development opportunities, including support for NICET and backflow certifications.
• Company gas card.
• Company vehicle provided once available and no earlier than 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED