Inspector Trainee

About the role

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, the company works in virtually every market sector and facility type. The Inspector Trainee performs NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers. Travel to customer sites is required. This role operates in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with a focus on customer development and support, quality work performance, and understanding all necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs
• Learn to perform NFPA 25 based inspections on Wet, Dry, Deluge, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pumps
• Learn to perform NFPA 72 based inspections on Fire Alarm systems, including all components of Fire Alarm systems
• Learn to perform NFPA 25 based inspections on Standpipe Systems and Fire Hydrants
• Learn to perform NFPA 10 based inspections on Fire Extinguishers
• Learn to perform basic troubleshooting of Wet-based Fire Sprinkler Systems that can be described to owners and service managers for repairs
• Learn to perform basic troubleshooting of Fire Alarm systems, including replacing fire alarm system components such as smoke detectors and pull stations when applicable
• Learn to complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner
• Learn to self-schedule daily inspections
• Learn to up-sell the Company's capabilities to new and existing customers
• Pass OSHA certification to perform inspections from personnel lifts at elevations of 30-40 feet above ground level
• Learn to perform annual inspections on both Domestic and Fire Backflows

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude and quick learner
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to achieve any required certifications, including NICET
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods of time
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts
• Must be mechanically inclined

Skills

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