Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Inspector

  • Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for performing building fire sprinkler & fire alarm inspections including testing devices, recording and generating results, and providing reports. Duties include assisting both the Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating any necessary paperwork (Sprinkler/Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).

Pay Range:
$30-$40/hr. DOE

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.

  • Testing of all building fire sprinkler & fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the sprinkler/alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.

  • Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Sprinkler/Alarm Inspection Report.

  • Participate in monthly team meetings.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification: 

  • Must have active NC Inspectors License or NICET II

  • 3+ years of experience in Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarms

  • Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, and industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications

  • Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.

  • Need good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.

  • Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site.

  • Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.

Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights

  • Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders.

  • May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer