Traveling Inspector

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Traveling Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The role requires full-time travel throughout Ohio to customer sites, with emphasis on quality workmanship and NFPA compliance.

The candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of inspection experience, and valid licenses. NICET certification is a plus; travel and driving requirements apply, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ experience performing inspections is required.
• Travel ability is required.
• Must retain an individual state license(s) to perform inspections.
• NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 72 is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to obtain required certifications including NICET.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on water-based fire systems and hydrants.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems.
• Perform NFPA 10 based inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on site and describe issues to owners/service managers.
• Monitor and assure progress/completion of all inspections.
• Submit tickets and reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Self-schedule daily inspections and upsell company capabilities to clients.
• Inspect from man lifts at elevations of 30–40 feet as needed.
• Carry out annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Ladder/scaffold operation

Customer development

Tablet/Smartphone usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State inspection license (sprinkler/fire pump/alarms)

NICET Level II (plus)

Backflow license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Click the link below to watch a short video about S.A. Comunale.

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Job Summary

Job Title: Traveling Inspector

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Traveling Inspector. The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system.

* Full-Time travel required throughout the state to customer sites. *

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems.
• Perform NFPA 10 based inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of fire alarm systems.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for self-scheduling of daily inspections.
• Up-sell Company capabilities to new and existing customers.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Perform annual inspections on both domestic and fire backflows.

Qualifications:

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

Education / Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ experience performing inspections is required.
• Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following Fire Protection Systems: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps is required.
• Retain an individual state(s) license to perform inspections on sprinkler, fire pump, hydrants, fire alarm, and fire extinguishers - required.
• Individual backflow license is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 72 is required.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues is required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors/articulating lifts is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET is required.
• NICET Level II in water based or fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required.
• Experience utilizing a tablet, smart phone, and/or other technology is required.

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Computer Skills:

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel) applications required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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