Fire Alarm Inspector-2

Life Safety Systems Inc; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

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 and produce NFPA-compliant reports. The role collaborates with sales, field teams, and clients, requiring attention to detail and effective communication.

The position involves reviewing layouts, performing field surveys, and managing schedules and inventories while ensuring safety and adherence to codes. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years in an inspector technician role in fire detection/protection.
• NICET Level I certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and IFC fire code requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings/diagrams and follow specs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems/service teams.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Create detailed inspection and deficiency reports per NFPA.
• Deliver and test on schedule within budgets.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via technical devices.
• Oversee inventory including vehicles.
• Schedule and track job progress efficiently.
• Adhere to safety standards and Sciens policies.
• Provide guidance to other inspectors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Reading technical drawings

OSHA 10 certification

NFPA 72 knowledge

IFC fire code knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I certification

Tools

NFPA compliance testing tools

Technical devices for reporting

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. 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.
• This position offers an hourly compensation range of $30.00 to $47.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

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.