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Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for performing building fire alarm inspections including testing devices, recording and generating results, and providing reports. Duties include assisting both the Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating any necessary paperwork (Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
  • Testing of all building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
  • Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.
  • Participate in monthly team meetings.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification: 

  • College Degree is preferred; however, a High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.
  • 1 - 3 years of experience.
  • Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, and industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
  • Must be able and willing to work within a team environment.
  • Fire Alarm experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.
  • Need good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site.
  • Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.

Other Duties

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

  • Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.
  • Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders.
  • May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

Benefits And Perks

  • Excellent pay
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Company paid short-term disability
  • 401K 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.

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