Fire Alarm Inspector

ARK Systems Inc; United States; On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Short & long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Laptop

Vehicle

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to inspect and maintain fire alarm systems across Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, working with sales and field teams to ensure code-compliant operation. You will review layouts, generate surveys, and produce detailed NFPA-compliant reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in the inspector technician role, NICET I, NFPA knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in an inspector technician role within fire detection/protection.
• NICET Level I certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and IFC fire code requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow specifications.
• Physically capable of demanding field work and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems/service departments for testing and inspection.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire alarm systems and produce reports per NFPA.
• Deliver and test on schedule and within budgets.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via technical devices.
• Oversee project inventory, scheduling, and progress with cost awareness.
• Provide guidance to other inspectors and work under tight deadlines.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities to support Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. This position will work closely with our 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 for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of 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 for inspecting and maintaining fire alarm systems.

Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.

Responsible for delivering and testing on schedule and within cost budgets.

Responsible for logging and transmitting inspection reports via technical devices.

Oversee project inventory and 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.
• Compensation: $21.00–$33.00 per hour, based on experience.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. “Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.