Fire Protection Inspector – On-Call Field Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler systems, pumps, and backflows with minimal supervision. You will work with NFPA codes, report deficiencies, and communicate professionally with customers and monitoring companies.

You should have 3–5 years of experience, a HS Diploma, and NICET certification preferred. The role includes on-call duties and regional travel as required by location, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• NICET and/or state required certification based on location.
• 3-5 years' experience inspecting fire protection systems required.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to SFS and Customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment)
• Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Required to be in an on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Inspectors must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Attend seminars from time to time to stay abreast of changing technology, installation and testing approaches.
• Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Multitasking

Training others

Education

HS Diploma

NICET certification

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler systems, pumps, and backflows with minimal supervision. You will work with NFPA codes, report deficiencies, and communicate professionally with customers and monitoring companies.

You should have 3–5 years of experience, a HS Diploma, and NICET certification preferred. The role includes on-call duties and regional travel as required by location, with a focus on safety and