Fire Protection Inspector

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc. is hiring a Fire Protection Inspector in St. Albans, West Virginia. The role involves performing inspections on water-based fire systems and ensuring compliance with NFPA guidelines. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of fire protection system operations.

The ideal candidate will exhibit basic mechanical skills, possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to perform inspections from heights.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and our company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Perform NFPA 25 inspections on fire systems including standpipe systems and hydrants.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports timely.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems.

Skills

NFPA based inspections

Basic mechanical skills

Microsoft Office applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or industry trade school

Job description

About Us

We provide industry‑leading, end‑to‑end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

Job Summary

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, Kentucky, 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

S.A. Comunale is seeking a 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.

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. 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.

Education / Work 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

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we 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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