Traveling Inspector

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for nearly 100 years, offering clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, we serve virtually every market sector and facility type.

About the role

The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA-based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The goal is to continuously grow inspection revenues while maintaining profits, satisfying customer requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with a focus on customer development, quality work performance, and a strong understanding of NFPA codes. Full-time travel is required throughout the state to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA 25-based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Perform NFPA 72-based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components.
• Perform NFPA 10-based inspections on fire extinguishers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of wet-based fire systems and describe issues to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of fire alarm systems.
• Monitor and ensure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Self-schedule daily inspections.
• Upsell company capabilities to new and existing customers.
• 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 backflows.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ experience performing inspections is required.
• Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of fire protection systems: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre-action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps is required.
• Retain an individual state(s) license to perform inspections on sprinkler, fire pump, hydrants, fire alarm, and fire extinguishers—required.
• Individual backflow license is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 72 is required.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues is required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors/articulating lifts is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET is required.
• NICET Level II in water-based or fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required.
• Experience utilizing a tablet, smartphone, and/or other technology is required.

Skills

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

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package.