Summary:
The Fire Systems Inspection entry level position that is responsible for assisting with performing routine inspections, service and maintenance of fire sprinkler/standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, and related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Arrive at customers location ready to work at the scheduled time.
• Interface with customers to explain work to be performed, address any questions or concerns in a knowledgeable and respectful manner.
• Use iPad software to close out jobs and inspections (i.e. Accurately complete digital inspection forms, material entry, time recording).
• Assist with perform routine inspection, service and maintenance of fire sprinkler/standpipe systems and related equipment.
• Perform flow tests, fire pump tests, hydrostatic tests, main drain tests, trip test dry valves, and test hydrants.
• Inspect, test, and service alarm systems, clean agent and CO2 systems, access control systems and other related equipment.
• Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, etc., to ensure proper functioning and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Become familiar with and learn NFPA 25 and to troubleshoot wet systems, dry systems, pre-action systems and fire pumps.
• Resolve and/or troubleshoot problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes.
• Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills:
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required: Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Advanced Technical School Training a plus
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty
• Mechanical skills and aptitude
• Proficient in basic computer skills
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Able to interact with all levels being served
• Represent the company in a professional, credible manner in speech, written communications and appearance
• Able to adapt behavior to different people and situations. Be flexible by adjusting interpersonal approaches appropriate to the manager/employee
Physical Demands:
• Regular and Timely Attendance
• Work is mostly performed in an outdoor setting with some tasks in an office environment.
• Hand-eye Coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and talk or hear, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work heights.
• Occasionally lift up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must pass initial and random substance abuse tests
Work Environment:
• Normally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in high, precarious places.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions, airborne particles and confined spaces.