Fire Sprinkler Inspector — Field Compliance & Quality

Sciens Building Solutions; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short term disability

Long term disability

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Company laptop

Company vehicle

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to deliver projects on schedule. Safety, quality, and customer-facing duties are central to the position.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with systems and service departments.
• Communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors.
• Produce field surveys and daily project activity logs.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinkler systems.
• Produce detailed inspection and deficiency reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Log and transmit inspection reports via laptops.
• Oversee project inventory and vehicle inventory.
• Provide support and guidance to other inspectors.
• Manage job scheduling and progress with focus on quality.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Project management

People management

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I

OSHA 10 Certification

Backflow certification

Job description

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

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to deliver projects on schedule. Safety, quality, and customer-facing duties are central to the position.