Inspector, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Installation Technician

Job Summary

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

• 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 SFS and customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as off‑site 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 SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures; participate in weekly toolbox talks; keep all related safety documentation at 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• NICET and/or state required certification, required based on location; preferred if available.

• 3-5 years’ experience inspecting fire protection systems required; 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving, customer service, effective decision making, multitasking, meeting project schedules, planning and organization, troubleshooting, and ability to train others.

• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

• Ability to operate a computer, tablet and read electronic blueprints required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, required; experience with Sales Force, preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements; may include customer‑specific requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

The employee must have excellent vision, be able to see in color, at close and far distances, and have fine depth perception.

Work may require occasional balancing, crouching, driving, kneeling, lifting more than 50 lbs, sitting, stooping, twisting, working at heights, and driving. Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non‑regional travel is required.

Work may involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, electrical hazards, chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be consistently worn as required by company safety policies.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.