Seasonal Fire Alarm Inspector

Overview

Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998. Today, Midwest Alarm Services has 15 locations throughout the Midwest and is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.

Job Skills / Requirements

• Service, test and repair electronic life safety systems including Fire and Burglar Alarms in commercial and industrial environments
• Provide excellent customer service to our clients
• Communicate effective and organized technical information and support to clients
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner
• Train other less senior inspectors how to follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by interacting with the Midwest Alarm Services internal/external customers (including, but not limited to: current customers, prospective customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, supervisors and management)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform fire protection inspections and preventive maintenance services on client fire alarm systems
• Communicate effective and organized technical information and support to clients
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner
• Be proficient at and train other less senior inspectors how to follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by interacting with the Midwest Alarm Services internal/external customers (including, but not limited to: current customers, prospective customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, supervisors and management)

What You’ll Need

• Able to obtain a specified license to perform work in the security industry according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the State in which the branch operates
• Valid driver’s license
• Obtain NICET level certification within a prescribed time frame
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in inspections and fire alarm systems is an asset
• A strong knowledge of fire and electrical codes to ensure safe and proper inspection of systems and devices
• To be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence
• To be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel are required

Additional Information

• Must possess the values important to Midwest Alarm Services – Integrity, Communication, Excellent Service, and Accountability