Backflow Inspector

Overview

Make a difference, protect lives, and build your career with a leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for performing building backflow inspections, including testing devices, recording and generating results, and providing reports.

• Assist the Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating Backflow Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates.
• Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and conducted accurately and thoroughly.
• Test building backflow control panels, devices, and functions of the system and enter test results into the Palm handheld device.
• Upon completion of an inspection, download the information and generate a completed Backflow Inspection Report.
• Participate in monthly team meetings and perform other duties assigned by management.

• College degree preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent with acceptable experience is acceptable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid AWWA-NV Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification upon hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as a Backflow Inspector.
• Study and apply NFPA standards for inspection and testing of fire protection systems; stay current with code requirements and industry changes; obtain NICET certifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; customer service oriented.
• Proficiency with test equipment (sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices) and PC skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and Palm OS.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site.

Industrial, commercial, and residential building environments with moderate to high noise levels; comfortable working tly a physically demanding role with daily standing, walking stairs, and climbing ladders. May lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) 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 & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.