Sprinkler Inspector
About The Position
Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines. This role involves meeting customer expectations while performing quality inspections, accurately discerning and documenting deficiencies, and professionally representing the company. Inspectors will complete service acknowledgements and inspections through communicating devices, follow a structured inspection schedule, make minor repairs and programming changes, and complete assigned inspections on time. The position also requires carrying and moving equipment, assisting in the installation of sprinkler systems, and performing work in difficult positions. Apprenticeship in Grinnell's approved program is required, along with a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Mechanical background
- Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
- Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
- Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends to meet customer requirements.
- Willing to travel out of town.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
- Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines.
- Meet customer expectations while performing quality inspections.
- Accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection.
- Professionally represent the company at all times.
- Complete Service Acknowledgement/inspections with proper coding through communicating devices.
- Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
- Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
- Complete assigned inspections on time.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and be capable of performing physical labor.
- Assist foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment.
- Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
- Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
