Fire Sprinkler Inspector - Dillsburg, United States - Summit Companies

Description

Job Description

Inspectors are responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and backflows with minimal supervision.

This position does not have direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required.

NICET II or state specified certification, preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years inspecting fire protection systems, required.
• 1+ years operating a computer utilizing Microsoft Office and accurately reading blueprints, required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, required.
• Experience with Salesforce and ERP systems, preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required. Reliable transportation, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to lift >50 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to Customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment)
• Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Required to be in an on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
• Understand and follow Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Inspectors must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Attend seminars from time to time to stay abreast of changing technology, installation, and testing approaches.
• Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
• Adept knowledge of the construction experience.
• Adept math skills, ability to use reasoning for problem solving.
• Adept organizational skills.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Possess a positive attitude.

Physical Demands

• Continual use of a computer and computer screens up to a full shift.
• Continually standing, walking, balancing, sitting, etc.
• Consistently required to bend, ascend, and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50 lbs., reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequently be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50 lbs., sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle in accordance with company standards.

Working Conditions

• Frequent local travel. Travel and other locations will vary.
• Consistently required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures while standing on hard surfaces.
• Occasionally be required to travel, work outside, work in wet conditions and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
• As appropriate, wear personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.
• Personnel are assigned proper equipment.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively communicate via phone, email, and other non-personal manners.
• Navigate the internet and maintain internal database.
• Lift <50 lbs. maintain mobility capable of receiving, inventorying, and stocking of equipment, material, and tools required to provide service.
• Maintain driving capability in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to perform lateral and assigned manager duties, as assigned.

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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