Fire Alarm Inspector

Sciens Building Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Company cellphone

Laptop provided

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. This role will work closely with the 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 requiring attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Responsibilities include reviewing layouts, producing field surveys, inspecting fire alarm systems, and delivering reports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NICET Level I.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm and NFPA/IFC code requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings/diagrams and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems/service departments for testing and inspection.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.
• Inspect and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports per NFPA standards.
• Deliver and test on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via technical devices.
• Oversee project inventory and vehicle inventory.
• Work under tight deadlines and with urgency.
• Provide support and guidance to other inspectors.
• Manage job scheduling and progress with emphasis on quality.
• Comply with industry standards and Sciens safety policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

SciensBuilding Solutionsis seeking aFireAlarmInspectorto provideinspection and maintenancecapabilities. This position will work closely with our sales team,field project teams,and clients to ensureour customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner.Thisis a key position for our growing teamandrequires attention to detail in all aspects ofexecuting projects. Customer andemployee interfacerequiresa high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are importantelementsof 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 forinspecting and maintainingfirealarmsystems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for delivering and testing on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible forlogging and transmitting inspection reportsvia technical devices.
• Oversee project inventoryand 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

• 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.

$20 - $35 based on experience