Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. in the fire protection and mechanical services sector seeks a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems at customer sites, with travel as needed.

The role requires NICET LV 1, backflow license, and at least 3 years of sprinkler inspection experience, plus NFPA 25/72 proficiency and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• NICET LV 1 (ITWBS) minimum.
• Backflow license and at least 3 years of sprinkler inspection experience.
• NFPA 25 inspections on wet/dry/deluge/pre‑action/standpipe/pumps.
• NFPA 72 inspections on fire alarm systems.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade school is a plus.
• NICET Level II is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA-based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
• Inspect from man lifts at elevations of 30–40 feet as needed.
• Complete and submit inspection reports and tickets promptly.
• Self‑schedule daily inspections and monitor task progress.
• Travel to customer sites and communicate findings to owners and managers.

Skills

NICET LV 1

Backflow license

NFPA 25 inspections

NFPA 72 inspections

High school diploma

NICET II

Mechanical skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school is a plus

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 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 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Summary

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 customers’ 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 toward 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.

• 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 backflows.
• 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

• 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 required.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants required.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following fire protection systems required: 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 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.

Computer Skills

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

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. We are also an affirmative action employer. For more information, please review our affirmative action policy.