Sprinkler Test & Inspect Tech II

Everon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Everon is seeking an Inspector to test and inspect fire alarm and sprinkler systems, documenting deficiencies and ensuring proper operation. You will work under supervision while advancing to more complex inspections.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating with service management, and communicating with customers to explain findings. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: HS or vocational training.
• NICET I required within 1 year for inspection and testing.
• NICET I or equivalent in water-based systems within 1 year.
• Must obtain and retain state licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests and inspections of fire alarm, fire safety, and sprinkler systems.
• Verify operation and document work performed accurately.
• Prepare inspection/deficiency reports for management.
• Interface with service management to schedule work.
• Explain work performed to customers and address questions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and safe operation of systems.
• Maintain and organize truck inventory of equipment/parts.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Fire alarm inspection

Fire sprinkler systems

Test equipment usage

NFPA knowledge

PC proficiency

Documentation

Customer interfacing

Education

High School / Vocational training

NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing

NICET Level I or equivalent in Water-Based Systems

Texas licenses in Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Suppression

Tools

Multimeters

Battery analyzers

Decibel meters

Job description

Company Overview

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth. For more information, visitwww.everonsolutions.comor follow us onLinkedIn.

Position Summary

The basic function of this position is to test, perform routine inspections, document deficiencies and service fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems as well as other fire safety product lines. Typically works under supervision of a more senior inspector or supervisor.

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 (equipment/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.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience):

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Must have one (1) or more years of experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet fire sprinkler systems or industry-related experience.
• All 3 Texas licenses in Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Suppression a plus
• Must be proficient in the use and application of personal computers.
• Must have a working knowledge of test equipment, such as multimeters, battery analyzers and decibel meters.
• Must be familiar with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Required to have a full understanding of NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 with the ability to discern basic deficiencies in the system being inspected.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening.

Certification/Licensing

• Must obtain NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level I or equivalent 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.