Inspector Trainee

We provide industry-leading end-to-end fire protection mechanical and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

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 16 locations and over 1450 employees including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey Kentucky Maryland and West Virginia S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

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Title:Inspector Trainee

S.A. Comunale is seeking an Inspector Trainee. The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA-based inspections of water based fire systems fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers.

Travel to customer sites will be required. 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. Travel to customer sites will be required.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

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

• Learn how to perform NFPA 25 based inspections on Wet Dry Deluge Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pumps.
• Learn how to perform NFPA 72 based inspections on Fire Alarm systems including all components of Fire Alarm systems.
• Learn how to perform NFPA 25 based inspections on Standpipe Systems and Fire Hydrants.
• Learn how to perform NFPA 10 based inspections on Fire Extinguishers.
• Learn how to perform basic troubleshooting of Wet based Fire Sprinkler Systems that can be described to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Learn how to perform basic troubleshooting of Fire Alarm systems to include replacing fire alarm system components such as smoke detectors and pull stations when applicable.
• Learn how to complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Learn how to self-schedule daily inspections.
• Learn how to up-sell the Companys capabilities to new and existing customers.
• Pass OSHA certification to perform inspections from personnel lifts at elevations of 30-40 feet above ground level.
• Learn how to perform annual inspections on both Domestic and Fire Backflows.

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.

• Learn excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and quick learner.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to achieve any required certifications including NICET required.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance required
• Ability to walk stand and climb stairs for extended periods of time required.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Basic mechanical skills including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues required.
• Ability to work on ladders scaffolding and scissors or articulating lifts required.
• Must be mechanically inclined.

Computer Skills:

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

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