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 position requires travel to customer sites and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasked environment focused on customer support and development, quality work, and understanding the NFPA codes applicable to each fire system. The trainee will learn to inspect and troubleshoot a range of fire protection systems, complete inspection reports and work tickets, schedule inspections, and promote the company's capabilities to customers. The role also involves inspections of domestic and fire backflows and working from personnel lifts at elevations of 30–40 feet after passing OSHA certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and 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.
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
- Basic mechanical skills, including ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to develop excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or industry trade school.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe issues to owners and service managers for repair.
- Learn to inspect wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action sprinkler systems and fire pumps under NFPA 25.
- Learn to inspect fire alarm systems and their components under NFPA 72.
- Learn to inspect standpipe systems and fire hydrants under NFPA 25.
- Learn to inspect fire extinguishers under NFPA 10.
- Learn basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire sprinkler systems.
- Learn basic troubleshooting of fire alarm systems, including replacing components such as smoke detectors and pull stations when applicable.
- 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 up-sell 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
