Fire Protection Inspector

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to join our team. The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The position offers significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.

About the Role

S.A. Comunale is a local industry leader with over 100 years of experience in providing end-to-end mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market sector and facility type, serving clients across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• 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 back flows.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experienced / Licensed NICET LV 1 (ITWBS) minimum.
• Sprinkler inspector with backflow license - Minimum 3 years' experience.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and fire pumps required.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants required.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following Fire Protection Systems required: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Individual backflow license and NICET Level II in water based or fire alarm systems are pluses.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues required.
• Able to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Able to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Company Information

With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen, 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. Watch Video.

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. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy.