Backflow Inspection Specialist – Impactful Life-Safety Tech

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a Backflow Inspector to perform building backflow inspections, test devices, and document results. You will support the Lead Inspector and Inspection Manager in data collection and paperwork, ensuring timely, accurate reports.

Preferred candidates have NFPA knowledge, NICET/AWWA-NV certification readiness, and 1–3 years in fire and life safety. Physical work includes lifting and climbing in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable with experience.
• Must possess and maintain AWWA-NV Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification upon hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as a Backflow Inspector.
• Study NFPA standards for inspection and testing of fire protection systems; stay current with code changes.
• NICET certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform backflow inspections and test building backflow control panels and devices.
• Enter test results and generate Backflow Inspection Reports and Certificates.
• Assist Lead Inspector/Inspection Manager with data collection and paperwork.
• Download inspection data and complete Backflow Inspection Reports after site work.
• Attend monthly team meetings and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test equipment proficiency

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Palm handheld device

Communication devices handling

Education

College degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent with experience

NICET certifications

AWWA-NV Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification

Tools

Test equipment (multimeters, battery analyzers, sound level meters)

Palm handheld device

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a Backflow Inspector to perform building backflow inspections, test devices, and document results. You will support the Lead Inspector and Inspection Manager in data collection and paperwork, ensuring timely, accurate reports.

Preferred candidates have NFPA knowledge, NICET/AWWA-NV certification readiness, and 1–3 years in fire and life safety. Physical work includes lifting and climbing in industrial environments.