Fire Inspector jobs in Petersburg, VA

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Sprinkler Inspector.

Hiller offers fire protection and life safety products and services that are preserving lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. For more than 100 years, we have been laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place. We are proud to be on the forefront of technology and innovation by creating adaptable safety solutions. As we continue to grow and expand our life safety footprint, we pledge to keep our customers top of mind while striving to design, install and service the most compliant, reliable systems available.

Job Summary: Fire Sprinkler Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Fire Sprinkler, Clean Agent and Special Hazard Fire Protection Systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine service and maintenance tasks on wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This includes inspecting, testing, cleaning components, and verifying system functionality.
• Identify and diagnose issues with fire suppression systems.
• Provide customer instruction on system operation and functionality.
• Manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients by addressing their inquiries, concerns, and service requests promptly and professionally. Educate customers on fire suppression system functionality, best practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Making sure all work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow all safety regulations and practices.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc.

Requirements:

Education, Licensure & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• NICET Level II Certification preferred
• State specific licensing, as required

Experience:

• 1 years of service experience, preferably in fire/life safety industry or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities:

• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in the FLS industry.
• Knowledge of NFPA code requirements
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

Physical Requirements and Working Environments:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work for up to 8 hours per day on the following:
  • On Ladders, working with tools, and other devices
  • At heights, which would require use of fall protection equipment and devices
  • Using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, griding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.
  • Operate specialized equipment, aerial lifts, etc.
  • On feet, climbing, bending over, lifting, overhead work, etc.
• Working environments can include both commercial and industrial environments, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.