Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Sciens Building Solutions; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to perform inspection and maintenance of sprinkler systems, coordinate with field teams and clients, and ensure code-compliance throughout projects. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to travel occasionally.

You will produce field surveys and inspection reports, and support other inspectors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled in Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Strong understanding of sprinkler system components and operation.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems and service departments for project execution.
• Coordinate with onsite contractors.
• Produce field surveys and daily project activity logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports per NFPA.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via laptop.
• Oversee project inventory and vehicle stock.
• Provide guidance and expertise to other inspectors.
• Manage job scheduling and progress with emphasis on quality.
• Follow industry procedures and Sciens safety programs.

Skills

Fire sprinkler system knowledge

Project & people management

Reading design drawings

NFPA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Willing to travel

OSHA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sprinkler Apprentice Program enrollment

NICET Level I

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

SciensBuilding Solutionsis seeking aFireSprinkler Inspectorto provideinspection and maintenancecapabilities. This position will work closely with our sales team,field project teams,and clients to ensureour customers’ systems are inspected and maintained in a code-compliant manner.Thisis a key position for our growing teamandrequires attention to detail in all aspects ofexecuting projects. Customer andemployee interfacerequiresa high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are importantelementsof 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 forinspecting and maintainingfiresprinklersystems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible forlogging and transmitting inspection reportsvia laptop computers.
• Oversight of project inventoryand responsibility for vehicle inventory.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to theotherinspectors.
• 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.

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