Fire Alarm Inspector: Field Tech with Growth & Benefits

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in King of Prussia, PA is hiring an Inspector to help protect lives by inspecting fire alarm systems and ensuring code compliance. You will perform tests, document results, and prepare comprehensive Fire Alarm Inspection Reports for managers and customers.

Ideal candidates have a basic education, willingness to learn NFPA standards, and strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in King of Prussia, PA is hiring an Inspector to help protect lives by inspecting fire alarm systems and ensuring code compliance. You will perform tests, document results, and prepare comprehensive Fire Alarm Inspection Reports for managers and customers.

Ideal candidates have a basic education, willingness to learn NFPA standards, and strong teamwork, communication, and computer skills.