Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to perform NFPA inspections on fire systems and alarms. This role requires a strong commitment to quality work and customer satisfaction, along with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain fire safety systems. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to safety while providing essential services to clients. If you are passionate about fire protection and have a knack for customer relations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in inspections required.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes essential for fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA inspections on various fire systems and alarms.
• Complete work tickets and inspection reports promptly.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer service skills

Basic business mathematics

Ability to work in a team

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or industry trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tablets and smartphones

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
2. Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems.
3. Perform NFPA 10 based inspections on fire extinguishers.
4. Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
5. Perform basic troubleshooting of fire alarm systems.
6. Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
7. Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
8. Responsible for self-scheduling of daily inspections.
9. Up-sell Company capabilities to new and existing customers.
10. Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
11. Perform annual inspections on both domestic and fire backflows.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High School Diploma or GED is required.
2. 2+ years’ experience performing inspections is required.
3. Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
4. Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following Fire Protection Systems: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps is required.
5. Individual backflow license is a plus.
6. Knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 72 is required.
7. Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues is required.
8. Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors/articulating lifts is required.
9. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
10. Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET is required.
11. NICET Level II in water based or fire alarm systems is a plus.
12. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required.
13. Basic experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
14. Experience utilizing a tablet, smart phone, and/or other technology is required.
15. Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
16. Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
17. Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
18. Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
19. Excellent organizational skills are required.
20. Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
21. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
22. Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
23. Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
24. Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
25. Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, climb, lift, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and use fingers to move and/or feel objects. The employee may be infrequently required to balance and crawl. The physical strength rating of this position is classified as very heavy work which entails possibly exerting 100 pounds of force, 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or an excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or an excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. This employee may be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including inside, outside, temperature extremes, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, humidity, loud noises, vibrations, and wet conditions. Arm, eye, feet, head, hearing, leg, respiratory, and skin protection may be required. Operation of a computer keyboard and telephone may be required. Operation of manual and/or power hand tools is required. Understanding of addition/subtraction, simple math, simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, layout work, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. This employee will be required to travel to customer locations by land or air.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Facilities Services, Fire Protection, and Construction