Fire Sprinkler Inspector
About The Position
Responsible for testing and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, looking for deficiencies, troubleshooting existing conditions, reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals consistent with experience level, ability to write detailed reports regarding inspection deficiencies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance water-based systems and/or sprinkler systems. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and fire codes. Perform system tests for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment. Complete service documentation detailing findings as needed. Able to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficiencies. Communicate with Service Manager and/or Inspections Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of job to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope. Additional Requirements: Pre-employment drug screen, Clean MVR, overtime and weekends may be required. Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs. Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA. We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-3 years experience inspecting various types fire sprinkler systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes and standards for inspection, testing and installation
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Clean MVR
- overtime and weekends may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Backflow Certification preferred.
- Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance water-based systems and/or sprinkler systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and fire codes.
- Perform system tests for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment.
- Complete service documentation detailing findings as needed.
- Able to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficiencies.
- Communicate with Service Manager and/or Inspections Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of job to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
