Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye Barker Fire and Safety LLC

$72K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; experience acceptable.
  • NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT certification required.
  • Knowledge of NFPA standards for fire protection systems.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; customer service oriented.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Previous fire alarm experience essential.
  • Familiarity with test equipment and networking PC skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete building fire alarm inspections on time and accurately.
  • Test fire alarm control panels and devices, recording results.
  • Generate Fire Alarm Inspection Reports after inspections.
  • Attend monthly team meetings to discuss progress and goals.
  • Execute various other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Excellent pay
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid vacation and company holidays
  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Company vehicle provided when applicable.
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for performing building fire alarm inspections including testing devices, recording and generating results, and providing reports. Duties include assisting both the Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating any necessary paperwork (Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).


Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.

  • Testing of all building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.

  • Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.

  • Participate in monthly team meetings.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management.


Education/Qualification: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.

  • NICET II-Fire Alarm or CFAT required.

  • Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, and industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications

  • Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.

  • Must be able and willing to work within a team environment.

  • Fire Alarm experience is required.

  • Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.

  • Need good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.

  • Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.

  • Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

  • Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.

  • Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders.

  • May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Compensation:

  • $35 - $50 /hour depending on industry experience

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the for all eligible full-time employees

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