Fire Sprinkler Inspector
About The Position
Century Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector to inspect, test, service, install, and perform preventative maintenance on water-based fire sprinkler systems. The role involves identifying system deficiencies, documenting service findings, and coordinating needed corrections to help ensure systems are ready to protect lives and property. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with travel up to 25%. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The Inspector reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, specifications, and fire codes; tests systems for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment; and completes detailed service documentation. The role also includes communicating job status, delays, and requirements to the Service Manager and Inspections Coordinator, and helping ensure customers receive work according to the proposed scope. Century Fire Protection describes itself as one of the largest full-service fire protection companies in the Southeast and emphasizes employee career growth, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and company-provided tools and training. The company supports and hires Veterans and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–3 years of experience inspecting various fire sprinkler systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards for inspection, testing, and installation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
- Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Nice To Haves
- NICET II or III certification.
- Backflow certification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, service, install, and perform preventative maintenance on water-based and sprinkler systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and fire codes.
- Test systems for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment.
- Identify deficiencies and complete detailed service documentation.
- Coordinate inspection deficiencies with the service needed to correct them.
- Communicate job status, delays, and requirements to the Service Manager and Inspections Coordinator.
- Help ensure customers receive work according to the proposed scope.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance incentives.
- Medical insurance with three plans to choose from.
- Dental insurance with two plans to choose from.
- Vision insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Relief Fund.
- Financial grants.
- Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage.
- Company-issued laptop and/or tablet.
- Company-paid training and certifications.
- $1,000 employee referral bonus for each person referred and hired.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
