Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, adherence to NFPA guidelines, and profitability, with travel to customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has NICET LV 1 or higher, a backflow license, and experience with NFPA 25/72 inspections. Strong communication, physical ability to lift 35 pounds, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school a plus.
• NICET LV 1 (ITWBS) minimum.
• Backflow license and NICET Level II are pluses.
• NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 inspections experience.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
• Inspect from man lifts at elevations 30–40 feet as needed.
• Perform NFPA 25 inspections on various systems including standpipes and hydrants.
• Monitor and assure progress of tasks; complete tickets and reports.
• Self-schedule daily inspections; ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Travel readiness

NFPA code knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET LV 1 (ITWBS)

NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm

Backflow license

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We provide industry‑leading, end‑to‑end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for nearly 100 years, offering significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award‑winning safety program, and large‑scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, we 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 while maintaining customer satisfaction, compliance with NFPA guidelines, and profitability. This position requires the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environment, strong customer support skills, high quality work performance, a deep understanding of NFPA codes, and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Essential Duties / 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

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience

• Experienced / Licensed NICET LV 1 (ITWBS) minimum.
• Sprinkler inspector with backflow license – Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre‑action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• 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.
• 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.

Computer Skills

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

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 regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear; use hands to handle objects and tools; walk, reach with arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to thirty‑five (35) pounds. Environmental conditions include inside, outside, extreme hot, extreme cold, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, hazards, humid, and wet. Protective equipment for eyes, feet, hearing, and head is frequently required. Operation of a computer, telephone, and hand tools (power & manual) is required. The employee may also need to commute by land and air.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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