Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Sciens Building Solutions; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Disability (short/long term)

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone, laptop & vehicle

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. This role works with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure our customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner.

Attention to detail and strong communication are essential in this growing team. Responsibilities include reviewing layouts, coordinating with contractors, producing field surveys and inspection reports, and ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled and actively going through the Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Strong understanding of sprinkler systems components and operation.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, backflows and fire pumps.
• Basic understanding of NFPA 13 and OSHA safety standards; OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems and service departments for project execution.
• Communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors.
• Produce field surveys and daily project activity logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems and generate inspection reports per NFPA.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while managing inventory.
• Log and transmit inspection reports using laptop computers.
• Provide guidance to other inspectors and support project scheduling and progress.

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

NICET Certification

Reading fire system drawings

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. This position will work closely with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure our customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. This position will work closely with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure our customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with the systems and service departments for successful project execution.
• Communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors.
• Produce field surveys and daily project activity logs.
• Responsible for inspecting and maintaining fire sprinkler systems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible for logging and transmitting inspection reports via laptop computers.
• Oversight of project inventory and responsibility for vehicle inventory.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other inspectors.
• Manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.

What We Like About You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled and actively going through the Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Strong understanding of all sprinkler systems components and how they work.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• Experience with installation of underground piping preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of NFPA 13.
• NICET level I
• Job or site-specific equipment certification as determined by the business.
• Product Specific Certifications as determined by the business.
• Certified in backflow inspection and repair preferred.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Willing and able to utilize electronic devices and software for completion of inspection reports and other duties.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
• Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.
• NICET Certification Desired but not Required

What We’re Bringing To The Table

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement
• $5,000 sign on bonus