Associate Fire Alarm Inspector

Sciens Building Solutions; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone and tablet

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an Associate Fire Alarm Inspector to assist with inspection and maintenance, coordinating with sales, field teams, and clients to ensure code-compliant systems. This role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities include reviewing layouts, testing and maintaining alarms, and reporting outcomes. Candidates should be prepared for a hands-on role with deadlines and safety policy adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in learning and growing in fire-life safety.
• 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.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional 50 pounds; able to climb ladders and work at height.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Deadline-oriented

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10 certification

NFPA knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

SciensBuilding 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.

$25-$30 per hour, final offer based on experience