Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Inspector

Job Description

Posted on: 
June 24, 2025
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Summary:
This position is responsible for performing building fire sprinkler & 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 (Sprinkler/Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).
  • 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)

Responsibilities

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 sprinkler & fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the sprinkler/alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
  • Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Sprinkler/Alarm Inspection Report.
  • Participate in monthly team meetings.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

Other Duties:

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

Job Requirements

Education/Qualification: 

  • Must have active NC Inspectors License or at least NICET II
  • 3+ years of experience in Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarms
  • 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
  • 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.

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.

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