Backflow Inspector

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Ownership Plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Reno is hiring a Backflow Inspector responsible for testing building backflow devices, recording results, and generating Backflow Inspection Reports and Certificates. You will assist the Lead Inspector and Inspection Manager with data collection and paperwork.

The role requires 1-3 years in fire and life safety, a valid AWWA-NV certification, and proficiency with test equipment, Outlook, Word and Excel. Travel to job sites and lifting up to 50 pounds are expected.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred; a HS diploma acceptable with experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid AWWA-NV Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification on 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; obtain NICET certifications.
• Proficiency with test equipment and Palm device.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel; Palm OS usage.
• Reliable transportation to and from office or job site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inspections are completed timely and accurately.
• Test building backflow panels and devices; enter results into Palm handheld device.
• Download data and generate Backflow Inspection Reports after inspections.
• Participate in monthly team meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Data accuracy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

AWWA NV certification

High School diploma

NICET certification awareness

Tools

Palm handheld device

Test equipment

Multi-meters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for performing building backflow inspections including testing devices, recording and generating results, and providing reports. Duties include assisting both the Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating any necessary paperwork (Backflow Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
• Testing of all building backflow control panels, devices, and functions of the system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
• Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Backflow Inspection Report.
• Participate in monthly team meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications

• College Degree is preferred; however, a High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid 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 and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, and industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications
• Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.
• Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.
• Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.