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 includes travel to customer sites and requires working in a fast-paced, multitasked environment focused on customer development and support, quality performance, and understanding the NFPA codes applicable to each fire system. The trainee will learn to inspect sprinkler, standpipe, fire hydrant, fire pump, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and backflow systems; perform basic troubleshooting; complete work tickets and inspection reports; schedule inspections; and promote the company’s services to customers. The role also requires OSHA certification for 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.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to learn quickly.
- Customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or industry trade school.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and explain 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 fire alarm systems, including replacing components such as smoke detectors and pull stations when applicable.
- 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 to perform inspections.
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
