Inspector
About The Position
Inspectors inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and backflows with minimal supervision. The role includes identifying and reporting system deficiencies, coordinating scheduled inspections, communicating professionally with customers and monitoring companies, and maintaining company vehicles and assigned tools. Inspectors must follow company safety programs and procedures, attend toolbox talks and occasional seminars, and train inspector trainees. On-call availability may be required based on location to respond to emergency service and inspection requests. The position involves frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in hot or cold conditions, and may involve noise, cramped spaces, dust, fumes, odors, electrical hazards, chemicals, moving machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company safety policies. Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and an affordable benefits package for eligible employees. The company supports continued professional development and education, including reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience inspecting fire protection systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, decision-making skills, ability to multitask, meet project schedules, plan and organize, troubleshoot, and train others.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- Ability to operate a computer and tablet and read electronic blueprints.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent bending, using step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods; occasional balancing, crouching, driving, lifting over 50 pounds, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
- Ability to meet the role’s visual requirements, including color vision, near and far vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Ability to consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.
Nice To Haves
- NICET and/or state-required certification, depending on location.
- Five or more years of experience inspecting fire protection systems.
- Experience with SalesForce and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes, applying working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices, and critical components.
- Record and report fire protection system deficiencies to SFS and customers.
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
- Properly use and operate tools required for inspections, including heat and smoke detector kits, backflow kits, and pump equipment.
- Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections according to schedule and in a timely manner.
- Maintain on-call availability as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests.
- Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and well maintained according to company policies.
- Safeguard and maintain assigned tools.
- Follow SFS’s safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of related safety documentation on each project.
- Attend seminars from time to time to stay current with changing technology, installation, and testing approaches.
- Train inspector trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity
- Life insurance for team members and dependents
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for certain career development programs
- Potential bonuses for specific certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
