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Entry-Level Fire Inspector

All-Guard Alarm Systems
  • Livermore, California
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary:

    The Entry Level Fire Inspector assists experienced fire inspectors with inspecting and testing fire alarm and life safety systems at customer locations. This position serves as the second member of an inspection team and learns through supervised, hands-on training.  
    No prior fire inspection experience is required. Candidates must be willing to learn on the job, follow instructions, and demonstrate an aptitude for hands-on testing and troubleshooting. An electrical background is preferred.

    Responsibilities Overview:Primary responsibility is daily, weekly, monthly supervision of the areas detailed below.  Please note that that essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Work alongside experienced fire inspectors as the second member of the inspection team.
    • Assist with inspecting and testing fire alarm devices, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, and related equipment.
    • Follow the lead inspector’s instructions to activate devices, observe system responses, and communicate test results.
    • Help locate and identify devices throughout customer facilities.
    • Assist with recording test results, device locations, deficiencies, and other inspection information.
    • Learn to use inspection tools, testing equipment, and electronic reporting applications.
    • Help prepare, transport, organize, and maintain tools, ladders, and supplies.
    • Report damaged equipment, unusual conditions, and safety concerns to the lead inspector promptly.
    • Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
    • Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers and coworkers.
    • Attend required training and demonstrate steady progress in learning inspection procedures.
    • Complete accurate time records and assigned paperwork.
    • Perform other related duties within the employee’s training and qualifications.

    Required Qualifications

    • Willingness to learn through on-site training and work under the direction of experienced inspectors.
    • Aptitude for hands-on testing, basic troubleshooting, and working with tools.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate observations clearly.
    • Attention to detail and ability to record information accurately.
    • Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
    • Basic computer or mobile device skills.
    • Ability to travel to assigned customer locations.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Electrical coursework, vocational training, or experience working with electrical components.
    • Familiarity with basic hand tools, low-voltage wiring, or testing equipment.

    Physical Requirements and Work Environment

    Work is performed at customer facilities and may include indoor and outdoor conditions, noise, dust, and temperature changes. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using ladders when trained and authorized.
    The employee must be able to handle tools and testing equipment and move materials using appropriate assistance or mechanical aids. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Training and Development

    All-Guard provides on-the-job training in device identification, inspection procedures, safe testing practices, documentation, and customer service. As skills develop, the employee may receive additional responsibilities based on demonstrated competency and supervisor authorization.
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLivermore, California
    Websitehttps://www.allguardsystems.com/careers

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Fire Alarmunmatched
    • Fire Safetyunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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