Fire Protection Inspector Trainee

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customers’ requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system. It will require travel to customer sites and may require overnight travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Learn how to perform NFPA 25 based inspections on Wet, Dry, Deluge, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems, Fire Pumps, Standpipe Systems, and Fire Hydrants.
• Learn how to perform NFPA 72 based inspections on Fire Alarm systems, including all components of Fire Alarm systems.
• Learn how to perform NFPA 10 based inspections on Fire Extinguishers.
• Learn how to perform basic troubleshooting of Wet based Fire Sprinkler Systems that can be described to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Learn how to perform basic troubleshooting of Fire Alarm systems.
• Learn how to complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Learn how to self-schedule daily inspections.
• Learn how 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 how to perform annual inspections on both Domestic and Fire Backflows.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic mechanical skills – including trouble shooting mechanical and electrical issues are required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Ability to achieve any required certifications, including NICET is required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required.
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods of time is required.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (i.E., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
• Experience utilizing a tablet, smart phone, and/or other technology is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Demonstration of a positive attitude is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, climb, lift, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and use fingers to move and/or feel objects. The employee may be infrequently required to balance and crawl. The physical strength rating of this position is classified as very heavy work which entails possibly exerting 100 pounds of force, 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or an excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or an excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. This employee may be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including inside, outside, temperature extremes, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, humidity, loud noises, vibrations, and wet conditions. Arm, eye, feet, head, hearing, leg, respiratory, and skin protection may be required. Operation of a computer keyboard and telephone may be required. Operation of manual and/or power hand tools is required. Understanding of addition/subtraction, simple math, simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, layout work, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. While performing the duties of the job, this employee will be required to travel to costumer locations by land or air.