NICET-Certified Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Summit Fire & Security LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security LLC is seeking an Inspector responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes. The role requires NICET certification and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The candidate will communicate with internal/external customers, coordinate inspections, and handle on-call emergency service requests while ensuring safety policies and company procedures are followed. Local travel is involved.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• NICET and/or state required certification required based on location, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to SFS and Customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment)
• Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Required to be in an on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Inspectors must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Attend seminars from time to time to stay abreast of changing technology, installation and testing approaches.
• Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Mathematics

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Decision making

Multitasking

Project scheduling

Planning & organizing

Troubleshooting

Training others

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET and/or state certification

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security LLC is seeking an Inspector responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes. The role requires NICET certification and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The candidate will communicate with internal/external customers, coordinate inspections, and handle on-call emergency service requests while ensuring safety policies and company procedures are followed. Local travel is involved.