Inspector Trainee
About The Position
S.A. Comunale is seeking an Inspector Trainee to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers. The role involves travel to customer sites and requires working in a fast-paced, multitasked environment focused on customer development and support, quality work, and understanding the NFPA codes relevant to each fire system. The trainee will learn inspection and troubleshooting procedures for sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, fire hydrant, and backflow systems. The position also includes completing inspection reports and work tickets, scheduling daily inspections, supporting customers, and promoting the company’s capabilities. The employee must pass OSHA certification to perform inspections from personnel lifts at heights of 30–40 feet.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to achieve required certifications, including NICET certification as required.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to learn quickly.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe issues to owners and service managers for repairs.
- Learn to perform NFPA 25 inspections on wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action sprinkler systems and fire pumps.
- Learn to perform NFPA 72 inspections on fire alarm systems and their components.
- Learn to perform NFPA 25 inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
- Learn to perform NFPA 10 inspections on fire extinguishers.
- Learn basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire sprinkler systems.
- Learn basic fire alarm troubleshooting, including replacing applicable components such as smoke detectors and pull stations.
- Learn to complete and submit work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
- Learn to self-schedule daily inspections.
- Learn to promote the company’s capabilities to new and existing customers.
- Pass OSHA certification to perform inspections from personnel lifts at elevations of 30–40 feet above ground level.
- Learn to perform annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.
- Travel to customer sites.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
