Fire Alarm Inspector

Wayman Fire Protection; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Wayman Fire Protection in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Technician to join our Inspections Division as a Lead Inspector. This position plays a critical role in conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in electronic systems related to fire alarm equipment, possess excellent communication skills, and be organized. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of electronic systems experience in fire alarm equipment.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire safety systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely submission of Inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with customers while providing high-level service.

Skills

Electronic systems experience

Ability to work on fire alarm equipment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NICET Level I

3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wayman is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the local community for over 50 years. We design, fabricate, and install fire sprinkler and fire alarm safety systems. We also inspect various safety systems such as; fire suppression, wet and dry sprinkler systems, special hazards and we offer fire alarm /burglar monitoring. Here at Wayman, we put our employees first and truly care about your success and growth within the company. We look for like-minded individuals who are creative, motivated, and ambitious to join our team. We provide competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, and plenty of room for growth including cross training between departments.

Job Description

Wayman Fire Protection is looking for a dedicated Fire Alarm Technician to join our Inspections Division as a Lead Inspector. We have an immediate need and are looking for the right fit to join our team. This person is a motivated self-starter who works with a sense of urgency, is detail focused, well organized and who works well in a fast-paced environment. Our Lead Inspector position will be responsible for the completion of assigned Inspections, and maintain accurate and timely submission of Inspection reports.

This position will focus on new and existing customers, Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or suppression life safety systems. He/She must ensure that all life safety systems comply with all local, state, and federal fire safety regulations. Inspectors work closely with internal team members, customers and other state and local government officials while inspecting life safety systems. Inspectors are responsible for reading and understanding assigned project documentation and work orders, determining if additional information is needed. He/She must be able to write detailed reports of inspection deficiencies and provide information for quoting purposes.

Our expectations of this position include the following but are not limited to:

• Test and inspect fire safety equipment and systems with existing and new customer base
• Maintain proper documentation for work performed using electronic devices provided
• Complete detailed reports of work completed for submission to the customer
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor with both our external and internal customers
• Be able to communicate effectively with our customer base while providing a high level of customer service
• Can attend out of state training when it is presented as well as participate in local training to maintain the skills necessary to continue serving our customer base
• Complete any additional assignments above and beyond their normal work duties

Qualifications

What we look for

• Minimum 3+ years of electronic systems experience in the industry with preference to fire alarm equipment and systems
• Ability to work on various types of equipment to include but not limited to; Edwards, Honeywell, Notifier, Silent Knight, FireLite.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and listening skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a group environment as well as independently to achieve the goals set forth by the organization
• NICET Level I or Higher, preferred but not required
• Organized, self-motivated, and the ability to work independently
• Ability to travel within our geographical area without any restraints
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints of the business needs
• Excellent skills using basic Microsoft functions to include but no limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for fire safety and security, we want to hear from you!

Wayman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is an in-person position; remote working options are NOT offered.