Fire Safety Inspector

Job Title: Fire Test

At Defenders, we're committed to providing top-notch fire safety services to our customers. As a Fire Test, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our fire alarm systems and protecting the people and properties we serve.

Job Summary:

The Fire Test is responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems and other fire safety product lines. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of fire alarm systems to ensure they're functioning properly and meet industry standards.
• Perform testing and maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of fire alarm systems.
• Provide training and guidance to less senior inspectors and trainees.
• Interface with customers to explain work to be performed and address any concerns or questions they may have.
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation for work performed.
• Collaborate with service management to ensure all work is scheduled and handled efficiently.

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Three or more years of experience in fire safety industry-related equipment, including at least two years as an inspector.
• Proficiency in ADT Commercial's applications for personal computers and Microsoft Office.
• Full understanding of NFPA 72 - NEC - IBC and NFPA 101.
• Valid driver's license and ability to clear a drug screening.

Certifications/Licenses:

• NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems.
• NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems within one year.
• Any licenses required by state and/or local codes.

Work Environment:

This role requires working in various environments, including outside weather conditions, and may involve exposure to electrical shock and harsh work environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear.
• Use vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with 'on call availability' and travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $41.83 an hour, based on experience and qualifications. We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off among others.

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