Fire Sprinkler Inspector
Job Description
Fire Sprinkler Inspector Summary:
Responsible for service and repair of fire sprinkler piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Responsible for testing and inspection of fire sprinkler systems, looking for deficiencies, troubleshooting existing conditions, reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals consistent with experience level, ability to write detailed reports regarding inspection deficiencies.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Fire Sprinkler Inspector duties include:
- Service and repair of wet fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads.
- Service and repair of dry fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads.
- Responsible for OS&Y valves including the installation of a repacking kit
- Working with metal and plastic (such as PVC and CPVC) pipe
- Service and repair of air compressors and associated controls
- Service and repair fire pumps and associated controls Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
- Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.
- Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance water-based systems and/or sprinkler systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and fire codes.
- Perform system tests for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment.
- Complete service documentation detailing findings as needed.
- Able to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficiencies.
- Communicate with Service Manager and/or Inspections Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of job to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope.
- Adhere to safety procedures.
- Must be able to regularly work extended business hours or hours outside of normal business hours, such as late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.
- Must be able to regularly accept and work emergency service and repair calls from the dispatcher outside of normal business hours including late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.
Job Requirements
Additional Requirements:
Pre-employment Drug Screen, Clean MVR.
Education and/or Experience for the Fire Sprinkler Inspector position:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-3 years related experience and/or training; 2-3 years experience inspecting various types fire sprinkler systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with anti-freeze loops and pre-action systems a plus. Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes and standards for inspection, testing and installation; NICET II or III Certification, Backflow Certification preferred
