Fire Inspector Helper

Everon; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Everon is seeking a dedicated Fire Sprinkler Technician to service and maintain commercial sprinkler systems, under supervision. You will perform repairs, diagnostics, documentation, and ensure adherence to safety and codes.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with wet, dry, deluge, or pre-action systems, plus a valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screening. On-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• 1+ year of experience in all fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action).
• Understanding of NFPA codes (NFPA 13, 13(R), 13(D), 14, 20, 24) and local codes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, policies, and procedures in English.

Responsibilities

• Services and repairs fire protection sprinkler systems for commercial applications.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance as well as emergency service calls.
• Troubleshoots/diagnoses and identifies malfunctioning sprinkler systems.
• Replaces or repairs malfunctioning or inoperative equipment.
• Prepares accurate and timely documentation for work performed and maintains truck inventory.

Skills

Fire sprinkler systems

Reading blueprints

NFPA codes

Driver's license

On-call availability

Education

High School / Vocational training

Job description

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visit www.everonsolutions.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visit www.everonsolutions.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Position Summary

• The basic function of this position is to service fire sprinkler systems while working under thesupervision of a more senior inspector or supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Services and repairs fire protection sprinkler systems for commercial application.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance as well as emergency service calls, as needed, on existing sprinkler systems.
• Troubleshoots/diagnoses and identifies malfunctioning sprinkler systems.
• Replaces or repairs malfunctioning or inoperative equipment.
• Prepares accurate and timely documentation for work performed, completes monthly vehicle reports, and maintains truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs).
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must ensure a positive customer experience.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must perform other duties, as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience):
• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Must have one (1) or more years of experience in all fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action).
• Required to have understanding of all NFPA and local codes that apply (NFPA 13, 13(R), 13(D), 14, 20, 24).
• Must have an understanding of all fire codes and ability to discern deficiencies in the system(s) being serviced.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English

Certification/Licensing

• Ability to obtain Backflow Test and Repair Certification.
• Must obtain and retain any specific product certifications and/or licenses that are required national, state, and 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 the duties of this job, 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 must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.