Fire Test & Inspect Tech II

Everon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Everon in Fort Worth, TX, is hiring a field technician to conduct routine tests and inspections of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, and fire sprinkler lines, documenting deficiencies per prescribed processes.

You will verify proper operation, prepare timely reports, and interface with service management and customers to explain work performed. The role requires on-call availability, travel, and strict adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems or related industry experience.
• Proficient in using personal computers.
• Familiarity with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret English-language blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests and inspections, document deficiencies of fire alarm, fire safety, and sprinkler systems per prescribed processes.
• Verify proper operation; prepare accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepare inspection/ deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interface with service management to ensure all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interface with customers to explain work performed and answer questions.
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and effectively; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and organize truck inventory (parts and tools) to respond to customer needs.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures; maintain a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Skills

Fire alarm inspection experience

PC proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Education

High School / Vocational training

NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems

Job description

• Conducts routine tests and inspections, documents deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verifies proper operation; prepares accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepares inspection/ deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interfaces with service management to ensure that all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interfaces with customers to explain work performed and answers their questions.
• Resolves customer concerns as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Must ensure customer satisfaction and a positive customer experience.
• Maintains and organizes truck inventory (parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests and inspections, documents deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verifies proper operation; prepares accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepares inspection/ deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interfaces with service management to ensure that all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interfaces with customers to explain work performed and answers their questions.
• Resolves customer concerns as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Must ensure customer satisfaction and a positive customer experience.
• Maintains and organizes truck inventory (parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience)

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems or industry-related experience.
• Must be proficient in the use and application of personal computers.
• Familiarity with fire sprinkler and fire alarm system preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English.

Certification/Licensing

• Must obtain NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within one (1) year
• Must obtain and retain any licenses and certifications that are required by state and/or local codes.

Work Environment

• Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with “on call availability” and must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Pay And Benefits Disclosure

The pay range for this role is based on experience and qualifications. We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others. Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer paid holidays.