Fire Alarm Inspector
Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus · Buffalo, NY · 2 days ago
Information Technology$22–$30/hrFull-time
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).
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.
Requirements
- College degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable with relevant experience.
- Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems; stay current with code requirements and industry changes; obtain NICET certifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; customer service oriented.
- Ability and willingness to work within a team environment.
- Fire alarm experience preferred but not required.
- Proficiency using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.
- Good networking PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and 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, and residential building environments with moderate to high noise levels; comfort with working at heights.
- Mostly physically demanding role; majority of daily demand involves standing, walking stairs, and climbing ladders.
- May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Pay
$22 to $30 hourly based on experience.
Benefits
- 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 ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees