Fire Alarm Tech/ Inspector

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fire Alarm Tech/Inspector

The Fire Alarm tech/ Inspector is responsible for testing and inspection of fire and life safety systems including, but not limited to, fire alarms and special hazards fire protection systems. The Inspector will provide accurate and detailed inspections reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications and assist in selling IFP services for any identified deficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality courteous service, and by applying experience, knowledge and training.
• Thoroughly complete inspections in a timely manner as scheduled and interface with Inspection Coordinator to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope.
• Working knowledge of alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Willing to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficiencies
• Perform routine inspections, testing, installing, services and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines
• Utilizes an online scheduling calendar to receive and understand the individual scheduled tasks, customer locations, and maintain other company documents as required (timesheets, safety audits, etc.).
• Maintain positive customer relationships and review inspection results with customers.
• Turn in required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and company vehicles (if supplied) in good working order.
• Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Pulling wire, installing conduit and mounting devices.
• An aptitude for electrical theory and knowledge, or ability to learn, is considered a requirement.
• Program, test, inspect and service fire alarm systems.
• Site verifications of fire alarm installations
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings.
• Identify & troubleshoot fire alarm deficiencies.
• Cover on-call hours for servicing customers, including nights and weekends on a rotating basis.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any trade experience is a plus; at least 2 years' trade experience required.
• State of FILL IN certs required
• NICET Level I, II or III required in fire alarm test and inspections (dependent on state requirement)
• Good verbal / written communication and customer service skills.
• Mechanical & math aptitude.
• Exceptional computer skills, professional and organized.
• Previous experience in the fire protection industry preferred.
• Valid state Driver’s License required.
• Willing to pass post-offer drug screen, reference and background check.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fire alarm inspection testing, maintenance and installation is required.
• NICET Certification is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.
• Mostly a physical demanding role.
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking.
• May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311.