Fire Alarm Inspector

Sciens Building Solutions; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Company vehicle and laptop

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector in Jacksonville, FL to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities aligned with code compliance. The role involves coordinating with sales, field project teams, and clients to ensure timely and accurate testing, reporting, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years’ inspector technician experience in fire detection and protection, NICET Level I, NFPA knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NICET Level I certification preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and IFC fire code requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings/diagrams and follow specifications.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems and service departments for testing and inspection.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Produce inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Log, transmit inspection reports via technical devices.
• Oversee project inventory and vehicle inventory.
• Manage job scheduling and progress with focus on quality and cost control.
• Provide support and guidance to other inspectors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Reading drawings

NFPA familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

## Fire Alarm InspectorApply: Jacksonville, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R-100763**THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL** Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to provide 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!**)* Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with the systems and service departments for successful testing and inspection.* Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.* Responsible for inspecting and maintaining fire alarm systems.* Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.* Responsible for delivering and testing on schedule and within cost budgets.* Responsible for logging and transmitting inspection reports via technical devices.* Oversee project inventory and responsibility for vehicle inventory.* Ability to work under tight deadlines.* Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other inspectors.* Manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.* Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies. **WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU*** High school diploma or equivalent.* 1-3 years of experience in an inspector technician role within the fire detection and protection industry. Ability to work independently with some supervision.* Knowledge of current fire alarm and clean agent/special hazard fire suppression systems.* NICET Level I.* Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 72 and IFC code or state-adopted fire code requirements.* Able to read technical drawings/diagrams and follow specifications.* 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.* Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 certifications.* 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** * $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!* 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, laptop, and vehicle.* Professional career development opportunities.* Tuition reimbursement.