Fire Alarm Test & Inspect Tech

Everon; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 29,012 - 48,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Everon in Aiea, Hawaii is looking for a Fire Safety Inspector to conduct tests and inspections of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. The inspector will document deficiencies and ensure customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have experience with fire safety products, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work under various conditions. Work environment may include exposure to electrical risks and the need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school/vocational training.
• Minimum one year of experience inspecting fire alarm products or related industry experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests and inspections, documenting deficiencies.
• Verify proper operation; prepare accurate documentation.
• Interface with customers to explain work performed.

Skills

Inspecting fire alarm products

Using personal computers

Understanding NFPA 72 and NFPA 25

Customer service skills

Education

High school/vocational training

Tools

Multimeters

Battery analyzers

Decibel meters

Job description

Position Summary

The basic function of this position is to test, perform routine inspections, document deficiencies, and service fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines. The inspector typically works under the supervision of a more senior inspector or supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests and inspections, documenting deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verify proper operation; prepare accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepare inspection/deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interface with service management to ensure all work is scheduled and handled.
• Interface with customers to explain work performed and answer their questions.
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and effectively.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and a positive customer experience.
• Maintain and organize truck inventory (equipment/parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customer needs.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience)

• Minimum of high school/vocational training.
• One or more years of experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet fire sprinkler systems or industry‑related experience.
• Proficient in the use and application of personal computers.
• Working knowledge of test equipment such as multimeters, battery analyzers, and decibel meters.
• Familiar with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Full understanding of NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 with the ability to discern basic deficiencies in the system being inspected.
• Valid driver’s license and able to clear a drug screening.

Certification/Licensing

• Must obtain NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level I or equivalent in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within one year.
• Must obtain and retain any licenses and certifications required by state and/or local codes.

Work Environment

• Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with on‑call availability and travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended periods.

Pay & Benefits

The budgeted pay range for this role as of November 2024 is $21.06‑35.10 an hour. Everon offers eligible employees competitive benefits, including health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, well‑being benefits, and paid time off among others.