Fire Protection Inspector

About the Role

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The role focuses on customer development, quality work performance, and compliance with NFPA guidelines. Travel to customer sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and communicate issues to owners and service managers.
• Conduct inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet.
• Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire backflows.
• Monitor and ensure progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit work tickets and inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Self-schedule daily inspections.

Qualifications

• Experienced/Licensed NICET Level I (ITWBS) minimum.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a sprinkler inspector with a backflow license.
• Ability to perform NFPA 25-based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, fire pumps, standpipe systems, and fire hydrants.
• NFPA 72-based inspections on fire alarm systems (a plus).
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pump systems.
• Individual backflow license and NICET Level II (a plus).
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Skills

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, see, talk, hear, and use hands for handling objects.
• Ability to walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, fumes, dust, and wet areas.
• Use protective equipment for eyes, feet, hearing, and head.
• Operate computers, telephones, and hand tools.
• Understand and write technical reports, instructions, and business letters.

S.A. Comunale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and are committed to continued growth and success.