Fire Alarm Inspector-2

Sciens Building Solutions; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cell phone

Laptop provided

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities in Maryland. 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.

Responsibilities include reviewing layouts, conducting inspections, producing surveys and reports, and ensuring work is completed on schedule and within budget, with safety policies strictly followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years experience in inspector technician role in fire detection/protection.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and IFC code or state-adopted fire code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with the systems and 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 in accordance with NFPA.
• Deliver and test on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via technical devices.
• Oversee project inventory and vehicle inventory.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other inspectors.
• Manage job scheduling and progress efficiently, with a strong focus on quality.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

Skills

NICET Level I

NFPA 72 knowledge

IFC fire code knowledge

OSHA safety standards knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Valid driver license

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

This position offers an hourly compensation range of $30.00 to $47.00, depending on experience and qualifications.