Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking an Inspector to perform building fire alarm inspections, test devices, and generate reports. You will assist the Lead Inspector and Inspection Manager with data collection and required paperwork. The role requires attention to detail, timely completion, and strong communication.

Experience in fire alarm inspections is preferred; proficiency with test equipment and Palm OS is needed. Team collaboration and timely reporting are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable with experience.
• NFPA standards for inspection/testing fire protection systems; stay current with code changes; NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform building fire alarm inspections including testing devices and recording results.
• Assist Lead Inspector/Inspection Manager in data collection and paperwork (Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, Inspection Certificates).
• Ensure inspections are completed timely and accurately.
• Test building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions; enter results into Palm handheld device.
• Download inspection data and generate completed Fire Alarm Inspection Reports.
• Participate in monthly team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Punctual

Phone & computer use

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

College degree

NFPA standards knowledge

NICET certifications

Tools

Palm handheld device

Sensitivity test equipment

Multimeters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

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:

• 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 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 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

$20 to $30 hourly based on 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.