Fire Sprinkler Inspector

FSS Technologies • White Bear Lake, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

FSS Technologies is hiring an experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector in the Ypsilanti, Michigan area to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler and other water-based fire protection systems at customer sites. The role helps ensure systems operate when needed and meet applicable codes. The inspector documents deficiencies and works with the service and quoting teams to ensure issues are resolved quickly and correctly.

FSS Technologies provides fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and electronic security solutions. The company’s mission is to protect lives and property, and its core values are Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Results Oriented, and Extreme Ownership.

The position requires customer-site work and physical activity, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and job-site conditions. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed based on customer needs. Pay is $25–$30 per hour based on experience, and overtime is paid as required by law. A company gas card is provided; a company vehicle may be provided once available, no earlier than 90 days. Professional training and development opportunities include support for NICET and backflow certifications. Benefits include medical insurance (PPO and HSA plans), dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays, subject to plan terms and eligibility rules.

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 company’s insurance carrier standards.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage personal workload and schedule.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and lifts, including at heights; stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach overhead for extended periods; and work 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, parking structures, and active job sites, and to walk on uneven ground and move around construction sites.
• Ability to perform occasional after-hours or weekend work based on customer needs.

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 scheduled main drain tests, inspector’s test valve flow tests, waterflow alarm and supervisory device tests, and dry pipe valve trip tests.
• Inspect and test fire pumps, backflow preventers, fire department connections, control valves, and private hydrants when included in customer service agreements.
• Check sprinkler heads, piping, hangers, and spare head cabinets for damage, corrosion, obstructions, recalled products, and proper coverage.
• Identify, document (including with 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 to help ensure identified issues are quoted and corrected quickly.
• Stay current on codes, regulations, and fire sprinkler manufacturers and models.
• Follow company safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Wear required PPE and follow OSHA and FSS safety rules.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HSA plans), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, subject to plan terms and eligibility rules.
• Professional training and development opportunities, including support for NICET and backflow certifications.
• Company gas card; a company vehicle may be provided once available, no earlier than 90 days.
• Overtime paid as required by law.

What This Job Offers

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