Fortis Fire and Safety
Inspector
Fortis Fire and Safety, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Fire/Sprinkler Alarm Inspector
At VFS, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.
Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.
Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:2 weeks of paid vacation1 week of paid sick time10 Company Paid HolidaysOther paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)Competitive pay401k with company matchMedical, Dental, and VisionCompany-paid Life InsuranceCompany-paid Short-term DisabilitySupplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance PackagesLegal InsurancePet InsuranceCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety Inspector to join our team in Southern California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting and ensuring the proper functioning of fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and local regulations. This critical role contributes to the safety and protection of lives and property in our community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Fire Alarm System Inspection:
Conduct regular inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and local codes.Identify and document any deficiencies, malfunctions, or violations related to fire alarm systems.Verify that alarm panels, detectors, notification devices, and emergency power systems are operational.Test and maintain communication pathways, such as phone lines and communication networks.Provide recommendations and reports for necessary repairs and upgrades.Stay current with industry advancements and technology related to fire alarm systems.Fire Sprinkler System Inspection:
Perform routine inspections of fire sprinkler systems following NFPA 25 (Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems) and local codes.Inspect sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, pumps, and related components for proper functionality.Conduct flow tests and inspections of backflow preventers.Document any issues or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with contractors for system repairs and maintenance as needed.Ensure that water supply sources for fire sprinklers are adequate and functional.Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GEDStrong attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate findings.Excellent problem-solving skills.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of experienceNICET CertificationReg 4Knowledge of appropriate NFPA Codes
Compensation:
$20-$30/hour depending on experience
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed above 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
At VFS, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.
Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.
Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:2 weeks of paid vacation1 week of paid sick time10 Company Paid HolidaysOther paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)Competitive pay401k with company matchMedical, Dental, and VisionCompany-paid Life InsuranceCompany-paid Short-term DisabilitySupplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance PackagesLegal InsurancePet InsuranceCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety Inspector to join our team in Southern California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting and ensuring the proper functioning of fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and local regulations. This critical role contributes to the safety and protection of lives and property in our community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Fire Alarm System Inspection:
Conduct regular inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and local codes.Identify and document any deficiencies, malfunctions, or violations related to fire alarm systems.Verify that alarm panels, detectors, notification devices, and emergency power systems are operational.Test and maintain communication pathways, such as phone lines and communication networks.Provide recommendations and reports for necessary repairs and upgrades.Stay current with industry advancements and technology related to fire alarm systems.Fire Sprinkler System Inspection:
Perform routine inspections of fire sprinkler systems following NFPA 25 (Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems) and local codes.Inspect sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, pumps, and related components for proper functionality.Conduct flow tests and inspections of backflow preventers.Document any issues or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with contractors for system repairs and maintenance as needed.Ensure that water supply sources for fire sprinklers are adequate and functional.Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GEDStrong attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate findings.Excellent problem-solving skills.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of experienceNICET CertificationReg 4Knowledge of appropriate NFPA Codes
Compensation:
$20-$30/hour depending on experience
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed above 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.
#vfshp
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)