Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance and quality service.

Inspect from man lifts at elevations of 30–40 feet, document findings, and coordinate with owners and service managers for repairs while meeting NFPA guidelines. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 35 pounds are required; NICET certification is a plus, with a competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• NFPA 25/72 inspections knowledge required.
• Ability to perform NFPA inspections on wet/dry/deluge/standpipe systems.
• Physical ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to work at heights using lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
• Inspect from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet.
• Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire back flows.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Self-schedule daily inspections.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Driver's license

Lift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET Level II certification (water-based or fire alarm)

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 with 16 locations and more than 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector. The primary function is to perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance and quality service.

The company aims to grow inspection revenues while maintaining profits, satisfying customer requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet.
• Perform annual inspections on 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.
• Self‑schedule daily inspections.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Education / Work 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 of those systems.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Computer Skills

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

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.