Fire Inspector Helper
Everon · Columbia, MD · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Serves and repairs fire protection sprinkler systems for commercial application.
- Performs preventative and routine maintenance as well as emergency service calls, as needed, on existing sprinkler systems.
- Troubleshoots/diagnoses and identifies malfunctioning sprinkler systems.
- Replaces or repairs malfunctioning or inoperative equipment.
- Prepares accurate and timely documentation for work performed, completes monthly vehicle reports, and maintains truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs).
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience)
- Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
- One (1) or more years of experience in all fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action).
- Understanding of all NFPA and local codes that apply (NFPA 13, 13(R), 13(D), 14, 20, 24).
- Understanding of all fire codes and ability to discern deficiencies in the system(s) being serviced.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to clear a drug screening.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English.
- Ability to obtain Backflow Test and Repair Certification.
- Obtain and retain any specific product certifications and/or licenses that are required national, state, and local codes.
Work Environment
- Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
Physical Requirements
- 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.