Associate Fire Alarm Inspector

Life Safety Systems Inc.; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short/Long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone and tablet

Tuition reimbursement

Professional career development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions in Maryland seeks an Associate Fire Alarm Inspector to assist with inspection and maintenance of life-safety systems. You will work with our sales and field teams to ensure code-compliant inspections and timely reporting.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and physical capability to perform testing, lifting, and climbing as needed. A high school diploma and a desire to grow in the fire-life safety industry are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in learning and growing in the fire-life safety industry.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of NFPA code requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 certifications.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing system layouts and coordinating with the systems and service departments for successful testing and inspection.
• Assist with testing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Assist with delivering testing on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible for logging and transmitting inspection reports via technical device.
• Work under tight deadlines.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

OSHA 10 cert

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an Associate Fire Alarm Inspector to assist with inspection and maintenance capabilities. This position will work closely with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure our customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Assist with reviewing system layouts and coordinating with the systems and service departments for successful testing and inspection.
• Assist with testing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Assist with delivering testing on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible for logging and transmitting inspection reports via technical device.
• Work under tight deadlines.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interested in learning and growing in the fire-life safety industry.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of NFPA code requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 certifications.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, and tablet
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $22-$30 per hour based on experience.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We're excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you.

'Sciens' is Latin for 'knowledgeable and skilled.' We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world-protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.