Fire Protection Inspector

EMCOR Group Inc.; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Ohio is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to conduct NFPA inspections on fire systems and alarms. The role involves troubleshooting and performing inspections, while ensuring compliance with NFPA guidelines. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems are pluses.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and alarms.
• Troubleshoot wet-based fire systems and describe them to management.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports.
• Self-schedule daily inspections.
• Perform inspections from elevations of 30 to 40 feet.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Ability to work on ladders

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or industry trade school

Individual backflow license

NICET Level II certification

Job description

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years.

We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large‑scale purchasing power.

With 12 locations and over 950 employees, including 600 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector

The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system. It will require travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems, and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Perform annual inspections on both domestic and fire back flows.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for self-scheduling of daily inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Individual backflow license and NICET Level II in water based or fire alarm systems are pluses.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre‑action, and fire pumps.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems.
• Know and apply NFPA codes that support each fire system.

Computer Skills

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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