Fire Inspector

Company Overview

Since 1952, All-Guard Alarm Systems, Inc. has been dedicated to providing peace of mind to business and residences throughout the Bay Area. From Fortune 500 companies to the average family home, we have the same proven dedication to customer service that has served our customers for almost 70 years. We are one of the largest independent security companies in Northern California, and will continue to protect businesses and families for generations to come.

• Competitive pay, DOE
• Opportunity to advance
• Full benefits after 60 days (medical, dental, life, and AD&D)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Use of company vehicle
• 401k with company matching
• Elective benefits available at employee's expense (AFLAC)

All-Guard is currently seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector. The Fire Alarm Inspector inspects and repairs fire alarm equipment to ensure proper function by performing the following duties:

• Conducts comprehensive technical inspections of fire alarm systems to verify that fire protection equipment and systems conform with applicable fire and safety laws, regulations, and standards.
• Explains and interprets provisions of fire codes to building owners, managers, and employers.
• Informs owner or manager of conditions requiring correction, such as faulty wiring or equipment malfunction.
• Prepares report of faulty equipment.
• Conducts inspections and acceptance tests for fire protection equipment, automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and similar devices.
• Submits file of inspection records and prepares reports of activities.
• Collects fees for inspections.
• Demonstrates acute attention to detail, properly filling out paperwork and checks own work for errors.
• Responds promptly to customer questions or needs.
• Performs other alarm service calls as needed.
• May participate in All-Guard's on-call technician schedule.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Writes clearly and informatively
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions ;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Life Safety Certified; current driver's license; must be able to obtain an ACE license;

• 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Understanding of fire alarm control panels, including Honeywell, Silent Knight, Notifier, Radionics and Fire Lite panel software.

All-Guard Alarm Systems, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an applicants age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal law.