What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Suppression Inspector Apprentice position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
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The Fire Suppression Inspector Apprentice is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with the testing, inspection, and basic maintenance of fire suppression systems including extinguishers and commercial kitchen hoods. The technician works under direct supervision and is not expected to independently perform inspections or testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.
Our EEO Statement
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.
The Fire Suppression Inspector Apprentice is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with the testing, inspection, and basic maintenance of fire suppression systems including extinguishers and commercial kitchen hoods. The technician works under direct supervision and is not expected to independently perform inspections or testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with the testing, inspection, and basic maintenance of fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and special hazard systems.
- Support the inspection of valves, gauges, piping, sprinkler heads, alarm connections, and related suppression system components.
- Use hand tools and testing equipment under supervision.
- Help perform basic functional testing and visual inspections of suppression systems.
- Assist with documenting inspection results, deficiencies, and job site conditions.
- Follow all company safety procedures, customer site requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in clean and proper working condition.
- Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
- Travel to job sites as required.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No minimum experience necessary.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, if driving role.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn fire suppression systems.
- Ability to follow instructions and work under direct supervision.
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
- Ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
- $20/hr - $28/hr (depending on experience)
- 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 is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.
Our EEO Statement
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.
Salary : $20 - $28