Fire Test & Inspect Tech I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests and inspections, documents deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verifies proper operation; prepares accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepares inspection/deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interfaces with service management to ensure that all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interfaces with customers to explain work performed and answers their questions.
• Solves customer concerns as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Maintains and organizes truck inventory (equipment/parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Maintains a strong work ethic.
• Maintains a detailed approach.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications - External

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Minimum of one (1) or more years of experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet fire sprinkler systems or industry-related experience.
• Must be proficient in the use and application of personal computers.
• Must have a working knowledge of test equipment, such as multimeters, battery analyzers and decibel meters.
• Must be familiar with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Required to have a full understanding of NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 with the ability to discern basic deficiencies in the system being inspected.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening.
• Must obtain NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level I or equivalent in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within one (1) year.
• Must obtain and retain any licenses and certifications that are required by state and/or local codes.