Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle if applicable

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is looking for a Fire Alarm Inspector in Reno, Nevada. The role involves conducting thorough building fire alarm inspections, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively.

This position offers excellent pay, medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in fire alarm inspection.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards for fire protection.
• Proficiency in using various test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely and accurate fire alarm inspections.
• Test fire alarm control panels and devices.
• Generate and submit Fire Alarm Inspection Reports.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Perform duties assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Customer service oriented

Teamwork

Fire Alarm experience

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College Degree

Tools

Sensitivity test equipment

Multi-meters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Palm unit operating systems

Job description

Overview

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).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
• Test all building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and enter 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 / Qualifications

• College Degree is preferred; however, a High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience. 1 - 3 years of 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 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 preferred.
• Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.
• Good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site. Must be punctual.
• Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.

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. Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

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.