Fire Alarm Inspector

pyebarkerfire; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; 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)

All In Ownership Plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks a Building Fire Alarm Inspector to perform inspections, test panels and devices, and generate precise reports.

The role requires NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT, strong communication, teamwork, and proficiency with test equipment and Palm devices; regular on-site inspections in Kirkland, WA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT required.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards for fire protection systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication; customer service oriented.
• Fire Alarm experience required.
• Ability to work in a team.
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Responsibilities

• Perform fire alarm inspections and testing of panels, devices and functions.
• Record results and generate Fire Alarm Inspection Reports.
• Assist Lead Inspector/Inspection Manager with data collection and paperwork.
• Download inspection data and finalize reports.
• Participate in monthly team meetings.
• Adhere to company safety policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Punctual

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT

NFPA standards knowledge

Tools

Palm handheld device

Multimeters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

Microsoft 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 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:

• 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:

• High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.
• NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT required.
• 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
• Must 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 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.

Compensation:

• $35 - $50 /hour depending on industry experience

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.