Fire Alarm Inspector

International Fire Protection, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established fire protection company where safety is paramount. As a Fire Alarm Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of fire safety systems, conducting thorough inspections, and providing exceptional service to our clients. This role requires a blend of technical skills and customer service expertise, with a commitment to staying updated on industry standards and regulations. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values relationships and strives to make the world a safer place. If you're passionate about life safety and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k)

Profit Sharing

PTO & Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of trade experience required; NICET certification in fire alarm testing is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and testing of fire and life safety systems.
• Provide detailed inspection reports and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Aptitude

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

NICET Certification

2 Years of Experience in Fire Alarm Inspection

Tools

Alarm Panels

Inspection Scheduling Software

Job description

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS; as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

The Fire Alarm Inspector is responsible for testing and inspection of fire and life safety systems including, but not limited to, fire alarms and special hazards fire protection systems. The Inspector will provide accurate and detailed inspection reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications and assist in selling IFP services for any identified deficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality courteous service, and by applying experience, knowledge, and training.
• Thoroughly complete inspections in a timely manner as scheduled and interface with Inspection Coordinator to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope.
• Working knowledge of alarm panels, devices, and critical components.
• Willing to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficiencies.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, installation, services, and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines.
• Utilize an online scheduling calendar to receive and understand the individual scheduled tasks, customer locations, and maintain other company documents as required (timesheets, safety audits, etc.).
• Maintain positive customer relationships and review inspection results with customers.
• Turn in required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and company vehicles (if supplied) in good working order.
• Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any trade experience is a plus; at least 2 years' trade experience required.
• State of FILL IN certs required.
• NICET Level I, II or III required in fire alarm test and inspections (dependent on state requirement).
• Good verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
• Mechanical & math aptitude.
• Exceptional computer skills, professional and organized.
• Previous experience in the fire protection industry preferred.
• Valid state Driver’s License required.
• Willing to pass post-offer drug screen, reference, and background check.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fire alarm inspection testing, maintenance, and installation is required.
• NICET Certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.
• Mostly a physically demanding role.
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing, and walking.
• May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.