Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Brownstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Ownership plan

Training and career development

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking an Inspector to perform building fire alarm inspections, test devices, and generate reports. You will assist the Lead Inspector/Inspection Manager with data collection and paperwork, ensuring timely, accurate inspections and compliance with NFPA standards.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Education is flexible, with college preferred and a high school diploma acceptable with experience; NICET certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Fire Alarm experience is required or strongly preferred.
• Education includes college degree preferred; high school diploma with experience acceptable.
• Study NFPA standards for inspection and testing of fire protection systems.
• Stay current with code requirements and industry changes; NICET certifications encouraged.
• Excellent written and oral communication; customer-service oriented.
• Proficient with test equipment and PC networking (Outlook, Word, Excel; Palm OS).

Responsibilities

• Perform building fire alarm inspections including testing devices and recording results.
• Generate Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates.
• Assist Lead Inspector/Inspection Manager in data collection and paperwork.
• Ensure inspections are completed timely and accurately.
• Participate in monthly team meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm experience

Communication skills

Team player

Punctual

Customer service oriented

Education

NICET certification (preferred/to obtain)

College degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent accepted with experience

Tools

Palm handheld device

Sensitivity test equipment

Multimeters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

Communicating devices

Outlook

Word

Excel

Palm OS

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 fire alarm 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 (Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Fire Alarm Experience REQUIRED.Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.Testing of all building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.Participate in monthly team meetings.Perform other duties assigned by management.Education/Qualification:College Degree is preferred; however, a High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.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 certificationsMust demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.Must be able and willing to work within a team environment.Fire Alarm experience is preferred but not required.Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.Need good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.Other Duties:Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements:Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders.May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.Pay Rate:$25 to $35 hourly.Benefits and Perks:Excellent payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesPye-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.