Life Safety Inspector - Houston, TX

Are you an experienced Life Safety inspector with knack for developing end user relationships? Do you take pride in accuracy and providing customers with superior customer service? If so, we want to talk to you.

VFP Fire Systems of Houston, a division of Viking Fire Protection Group, is seeking a Life Safety Inspector to join our skilled team. We provide world-class fire protection services using cutting-edge technology, earning our clients’ trust to protect their property. In this role, you’ll be responsible for performing life safety inspections, and ensuring all inspections are meeting the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting fire life safety systems including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, kitchen hoods, etc.
• Complete annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections of all fire life safety systems
• Complete all necessary paperwork and submit it in a timely manner
• Note any and all deficiencies on system and note them properly on paperwork
• Daily communications with Inspections Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection status
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with company staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform administrative duties including completing daily service acknowledgements, safety documentation, and other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2 years of experience inspecting fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and suppression systems.
• Extensive knowledge and in-depth experience of applicable fire life safety codes and standards.
• Experience using web-based inspection reporting software.
• Customer focused interpersonal skills and proven ability to build long term customer relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, ability to be resourceful and proactive when completing duties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems strongly preferred (within 3 months)
• Valid state driver’s license required
• Willingness to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR
• Texas RME-I, FAL, FEL-A, & BPAT are preferred

Pay Range

• $25/hr - $35/hr depending on experience and abilities

Benefits

• PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, 401k with match, EPSP

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

• Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Houston Branch at 713-946-4425.