Sprinkler Inspector

Fire Safety and Protection; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays & floating holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is a leading provider of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems to ensure code compliance and protect people and property in buildings.

The Sprinkler Inspector collaborates with owners, facility managers, and fire departments, maintaining thorough records and delivering clear inspection reports, trainings, and recommendations for repairs or upgrades as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in fire sprinkler systems and inspection.
• NICET certification may be required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze technical data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing fire sprinkler systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for repairs or upgrades to bring the system up to code.
• Providing reports and documentation of inspection results to building owners, facility managers, and fire departments.
• Working with technicians to ensure that repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that fire sprinkler systems are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to water pressure, valve operation, and sprinkler head coverage.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspection results, repair work, and equipment maintenance.
• Providing training and education to building owners, facility managers, and employees on fire sprinkler systems, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Investigating false alarms and developing strategies to reduce the frequency of false alarms.
• Staying up to date with changes in fire codes and standards and recommending changes to fire sprinkler systems as needed.
• Working with fire departments to coordinate emergency response procedures and provide assistance during emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET certification (preferred/required)

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Fire Safety and Protection (FSP)! FSP's rich multi-decade history is built on lasting customer relationships and continued high-quality service. We are proud to offer a full suite of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. Our certified technicians deliver code-compliant fire safety solutions tailored to our customers' needs. It’s our goal to be the single source for our customers’ inspection, maintenance, repair, design and installation of their fire and security systems. With continuous training in the latest technologies and regulations, our customers trust us for high-quality workmanship that keeps their building systems in optimal condition for ongoing safety.

We are military friendly! At FSP, we believe military veterans bring unmatched dedication, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose—qualities that align perfectly with our mission to protect lives and property through high-quality fire and life safety services. Our team values leadership, precision, and teamwork—making FSP a natural next step for those who have served. FSP accepts technical certification credit for military experience in relevant fields.

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Job Description

A Sprinkler Inspector in the Fire and Safety Industry is responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems in buildings to ensure they are in compliance with local, state, and national fire codes and standards. They work closely with building owners, facility managers, and fire departments to ensure that sprinkler systems are functioning properly, and that people and property are protected from fire.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing fire sprinkler systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for repairs or upgrades to bring the system up to code.
• Providing reports and documentation of inspection results to building owners, facility managers, and fire departments.
• Working with technicians to ensure that repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that fire sprinkler systems are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to water pressure, valve operation, and sprinkler head coverage.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspection results, repair work, and equipment maintenance.
• Providing training and education to building owners, facility managers, and employees on fire sprinkler systems, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Investigating false alarms and developing strategies to reduce the frequency of false alarms.
• Staying up to date with changes in fire codes and standards and recommending changes to fire sprinkler systems as needed.
• Working with fire departments to coordinate emergency response procedures and provide assistance during emergencies.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with specialized training in fire sprinkler systems and inspection.
• Certification from a recognized organization, such as the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), may be required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze technical data and reports are also important attributes for a Sprinkler Inspector.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 60 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Read and understand construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications used in installation activities.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) provides comprehensive benefits to ensure the wellbeing of our employees:

Company Paid Benefits

• Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (employee choice)
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave

Voluntary Health Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
• Legal Services
• HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans

Why FSP?

• Supportive Culture: We value our employees and provide ongoing training.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.
• Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
• Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.
• Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

Professional Development

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, FSP offers various program sponsorships, including a NICET certification program, which reimburses employees for the costs of NICET Level I,II,III, IV study materials and testing and provides tiered pay increases upon achievement of certification.

Health & Safety

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Privacy Notice

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Drug-Free Workplace & Federal Compliance Notice

As a federal government contractor operating in safety-sensitive construction environments, Fire Safety and Protection is legally mandated to maintain a drug-free workplace in strict accordance with federal law. Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act and FAR 52.226-7, all controlled substances prohibited by federal statute—including marijuana/THC—are strictly forbidden within our operations. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Because federal regulations override state-level recreational marijuana laws, testing positive for marijuana/THC will result in the immediate revocation of a conditional job offer, regardless of local legalization or off-duty state protections.