Fire Sprinkler Inspector (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Encore Fire Protection•Pawtucket, RI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Encore Fire Protection is hiring a Sprinkler Inspector for its Advanced Test and Inspection Department. The inspector helps ensure life safety systems perform as designed by inspecting, testing, and maintaining sprinkler and suppression systems and helping customers comply with NFPA 25 and local regulations. This is a field-based role involving visits to customer sites to examine equipment, verify system operation, document findings, and discuss system conditions and next steps with customers. The position requires a steady, detail-focused worker who is comfortable working independently in the field and communicating inspection results clearly. The inspector coordinates with customers, contractors, building maintenance personnel, the Advanced Test and Inspection team, and the Deficiency Sales team. Occasional overtime, night, weekend, short-notice, service-call, or emergency work may be needed to support customer needs. Encore describes itself as the East Coast’s largest full-service fire protection company, serving more than 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana, with over 2,200 employees. It offers hourly pay based on experience, a performance-based bonus opportunity, paid tuition for fire-protection-related schooling needed to obtain licensing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company-matched Fidelity 401(k), and company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

At least three years of experience inspecting or maintaining fire sprinkler systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of NFPA 25, NFPA 13, and applicable building and fire codes.
Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and system schematics.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail when working with valves, piping, and system components.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and customer conversations.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field-based role.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, or nights as needed to support customer or emergency needs.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical training.
NICET certification in water-based systems for inspection, testing, or layout.
Additional technical training in fire protection, sprinkler systems, or a related trade.
Experience inspecting both sprinkler and special hazard or suppression systems.
Prior experience working closely with deficiency sales or service teams to transition inspection findings into repair work.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, and perform routine maintenance on fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and local regulations.
Evaluate system performance and verify that devices, valves, and control assemblies are operating properly.
Accurately record inspection and test results.
Identify code deficiencies, potential hazards, and system impairments, and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
Coordinate inspection schedules with customers, contractors, and building maintenance personnel, and communicate findings clearly.
Work with the Advanced Test and Inspection team and Deficiency Sales team to help customers arrange timely, compliant repairs or upgrades.
Respond to service calls or emergency needs, including occasional night, weekend, or short-notice work, and assist with basic troubleshooting and minor repairs.
Keep company tools, testing equipment, and the vehicle clean, organized, and reliable.
Follow safety procedures and company policies and represent Encore professionally and with integrity at job sites.