Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Inspector

Atlantis Fire Protection, LLC; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Job summary

Atlantis Fire Protection, LLC is seeking an inspector to independently perform scheduled inspection, testing, and documentation of water-based fire protection, fire alarm, and backflow systems. You will identify deficiencies, communicate life-safety impacts, and deliver complete reports in accordance with NFPA codes and jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with customers, maintaining equipment readiness, and producing accurate records using company software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least two years of inspection/service experience.
• Current NICET Level II in Water-Based Systems and NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems; second certification obtainable within company-approved period.
• Current UF TREEO Backflow Tester certification; water-purveyor approvals as required.
• For Florida assignments: active Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and Fire Alarm System Agent credential as applicable; maintain all permits and CE.
• Able to read plans, riser diagrams, and inspection records; proficient with inspection software and mobile devices.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the United States; pass background and screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes, verify contacts, review prior reports, and maintain professional communication with customers.
• Inspect and test water-based systems per NFPA 25 and applicable authority requirements.
• Inspect and test fire alarm control units and related devices per NFPA 72 and procedures.
• Perform backflow testing and complete required forms.
• Conduct tests without impairing operations; document results and provide clear recommendations.
• Coordinate test status, notifications, and safety needs with customers and authorities.
• Document counts, locations, readings, photos, and equipment data in company software.
• Classify deficiencies and generate repair leads for estimating and follow-up.
• Maintain equipment readiness and report issues; follow safety procedures and permits.
• Support after-hours and regional assignments as needed.

Skills

Reading plans & diagrams

Communication with customers

Equipment operation & test procedures

Mobile devices & inspection software

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET Level II - Water-Based Systems

NICET Level II - Fire Alarm Systems

UF TREEO Backflow Tester certification

Tools

Inspection software

Mobile devices

Digital reporting tools

Test equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

I ndependently performs scheduled inspection, testing, and documentation of water-based fire protection, fire alarm, and backflow prevention systems. Identifies deficiencies, communicates life-safety impacts, maintains required credentials, and delivers complete, accurate, and timely reports in accordance with adopted codes, manufacturer instructions, company procedures, and jurisdictional requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan assigned routes, confirm site contacts and access, review prior reports and system history, arrive within scheduled windows, and maintain professional communication with customers and office staff.
• Inspect and test wet, dry, preaction, deluge, standpipe, fire pump, private fire service main, hydrant, water-storage, and related water-based systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and the adopted edition required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Inspect and functionally test fire alarm control units, initiating devices, notification appliances, supervising stations, power supplies, interfaces, releasing functions, and sprinkler supervisory/alarm signals in accordance with NFPA 72 and approved procedures.
• Perform backflow prevention assembly testing using properly maintained and calibrated test equipment; complete utility/AHJ forms and comply with UF TREEO certification and local water-purveyor requirements.
• Conduct main-drain, waterflow, valve, alarm, supervisory, battery, sensitivity, fire-pump, trip, and other required tests without creating avoidable impairment, property damage, false dispatch, or disruption to customer operations.
• Coordinate monitoring-system test status, impairment notifications, fire-watch needs, shutdowns, restorations, and acceptance of systems with customers, supervising stations, service teams, and authorities as required.
• Document device counts, locations, readings, results, deficiencies, photos, model/serial information, test-equipment data, and corrective recommendations in company software; issue required tags and reports accurately and on time.
• Classify deficiencies consistently, explain findings without overstating code authority, identify urgent life-safety conditions, and generate clear repair recommendations and service leads for estimating and follow-up.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and minor corrections only within training, authorization, licensing, and approved scope; obtain approval before billable repairs and upscale design, programming, or impairment issues.
• Maintain custody, calibration status, and readiness of meters, gauges, backflow kits, smoke/heat test equipment, ladders, tools, labels, and vehicle stock; report damaged or out-of-tolerance equipment immediately.
• Follow OSHA, company, customer, electrical-safety, ladder/lift, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined-space, and impairment procedures; report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and accidental activations immediately.
• Maintain required licenses, permits, certifications, continuing education, manufacturer training, and code knowledge; support after-hours, weekend, emergency, and regional assignments when business needs require.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant inspection/service experience. Strong working knowledge of NFPA 25, NFPA 72, inspection frequencies, test procedures, impairments, and deficiency documentation.
• Current NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems and NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems required. A candidate holding one may be considered if qualified to obtain the second within a company-approved period.
• Current UF TREEO Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification, including required two-year recertification; Backflow Repair and Maintenance certification preferred. Must also hold any water-purveyor approvals required for assigned territories.
• For Florida assignments: active Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA) credential required as applicable; BASA required only when assigned burglar/security system work. Maintain all state/local permits and continuing education.
• Proficient with inspection software, mobile devices, digital reports, email, photos, and basic electrical/mechanical test equipment; able to read plans, riser diagrams, sequence-of-operations documents, and inspection records.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; authorized to work in the United States; able to pass job-related background, driving, and customer-site screening requirements.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly lift/carry up to 50 lb.; climb ladders and stairs; work from approved lifts and in overhead, confined, elevated, hot, cold, wet, dusty, noisy, or otherwise difficult positions; stand, bend, kneel, reach, and walk large facilities for extended periods.
• Wear required PPE and work safely around active construction, operating facilities, noise, moving equipment, and varying weather. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

PAY

$35 - $45 an hour with a moving reimbursement/bonus of $7500 after 90 days of successful employment.

McCoy Fire & Safety is a part of the Atlantis Fire Protection, LLC ("AFP") family. AFP operates as a growing platform business with Operating Companies across the southeastern United States, delivering comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions. Our mission centers on protecting lives and property through industry-leading technical expertise and operational excellence.