Inspections Apprentice

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place . Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence .

WHAT WE OFFER:

Health, Dental, Vision

Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)

401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing

PTO & Company Paid Holidays

EAP

Inspections Apprentice

The Inspector is responsible for assisting a lead inspector in testing and inspection of fire and life safety systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire extinguishers, backflow preventers and special hazards fire protection systems. The apprentice will assist the Inspector in providing accurate and detailed inspections reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications and assist in selling IFP services for any identified deficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality courteous service, and by applying experience, knowledge and training.

Thoroughly complete inspections in timely manner as scheduled and interface with Inspection Coordinator to ensure that the customer receives the work per proposed scope.

Utilizes an online scheduling calendar to receive and understand the individual scheduled tasks, customer locations, and maintain other company documents as required (timesheets, safety audits, etc).

Maintain positive customer relationships and review inspection results with customer.

Turn in required paperwork in a timely manner.

Maintain equipment, supplies and company vehicle (if supplied) in good working order.

Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Good verbal / written communication & customer service skills

Mechanical & math aptitude

Exceptional computer skills

Professional and organized

Valid state drivers license with clean MVR

High school diploma or equivalent required

Any trade experience preferred; at least 2 years trade experience a plus

Previous experience in the fire protection industry preferred

NICET Certification 3 (or willingness and ability to obtain – Paid by IFP)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Industrial, Commercial, & multi – tenant building environments with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights

Mostly a physical demanding role. Majority of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders

May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds

Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

International Fire Protection Inc. and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran