Lead Fire Alarm Inspector

Fortis Fire & Safety; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks of paid vacation

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

A leading fire protection firm is seeking a Lead Inspector to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. The role involves conducting inspections on alarm systems and supporting low voltage systems, maintaining documentation, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have extensive experience and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrable work history as an Inspector.
• Familiarity with NFPA, FFPC, AHCA and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to perform onsite review of previous repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections on Fire Alarm and Intrusion systems.
• Prepare inspection documents and maintain structured schedules.
• Input and archive inspection documents via laptop.

Skills

Troubleshooting panels and devices

Understanding of NEC and NFPA current requirements

Experience with fire alarm systems

Education

Certifications in fire protection areas

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

Hand tools

Multi-meter

Job description

Overview

At Integrated Fire & Security Solutions (IFSS), A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint includes California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands. Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support customer buildings with properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Job Summary

The Lead Inspector is responsible for inspecting a building to ensure its low voltage system complies with all local, state, and federal codes and owner requirements. You focus on the proper function of the alarm systems but also inspect other systems that support our customers, including Intrusion, Access Control, and CCTV. You may direct and assist other inspectors, ensure safety policies are followed, ensure work is compliant with industry standards, and coach/teach other inspectors on proper inspections and reports. You must be familiar with NFPA, FFPC, AHCA and Joint Commission standards.

The Lead Inspector reports directly to the Service Manager and works closely with the Service Coordinator and Sales Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion product lines, including similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements and Inspection Documentation with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Prepare inspection documents that may include requirements by other authorities (e.g., Joint Commission or Florida Agency for Health Care Administration).
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents via laptop computer.
• Complete assigned inspections on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Rotation in the On Call List.
• Some documented experience in low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary small repairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications in IFSS’ areas of expertise or a successful 5 years minimum of demonstrated work history/knowledge as an Inspector is required.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of NEC and NFPA current requirements is essential.
• Familiarity with NFPA, FFPC, AHCA and Joint Commission standards
• Ability to troubleshoot panels and devices.
• Perform onsite review of previous repairs and quality control.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending seminars and keeping up with industry changes and the latest proven technologies, including factory-level training when necessary.

Compensation:

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement: Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.