Fire Inspector jobs in Reading, PA

About Us:

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years.

We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.

With 12 locations and over 950 employees, including 600 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector - Pump Runs

The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers.  The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of Inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customer’s requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines. 

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system.  It will require travel to customer sites.

 Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

 Perform basic troubleshooting of wet based fire systems, and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.

• Perform NFPA 25 weekly & monthly fire pumps runs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of fire pumps.
• Monitor and ensure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for self-scheduling of daily inspections.
• Up-sell Company capabilities to new and existing customers.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education / Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of related work experience is required.
• Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues are required.
• The ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, scissors, or articulating lifts is required.
• A valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET is required.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds is required.

 Computer Skills:

• Computer Skills:  Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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