Inspections Technician

Responsible for testing on Fire and Sprinkler systems for life safety according to jurisdictional requirements and NFPA standards.

• Leads inspections and directs others to their respective roles.
• Support and contribute to special initiatives and collaborative projects across departments, as assigned by leadership
• Participates in the on-call schedule.
• Interacts with customers in a professional manner and provides clear communication on system status to building owners and property managers.
• Maintains good working relationship with Inspections admin staff to help drive efficiencies.
• Tests and inspects fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and backflow systems.
• Completes reports, submitting daily to the administrative staff.
• Maintains and updates notes in CRM system to provide needed information for future work.

Reporting & Documentation- 20%

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Must be able to stand, walk, reach and bend for extended periods of time occasionally; Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus; Uses fingers, hands, arms when working with mouse, keyboard, monitors; possible use of headset while on calls.

Customer Interaction- 20%

Inspection & Testing- 35%

Availability & Scheduling-10%

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Professional demeanor and attitude.
• Utilizes the Building Reports Platform correctly and to its fullest ability.
• Demonstrates problem solving in the field.
• Seattle Sc-1 card
• Ability to problem solve, self-start and work with little direction.
• Must have at least two years of related experience, fire or security industry preferred.
• 06 Electrical License
• Valid driver’s license and no more than three minor traffic infractions on record in the last 3 years.
• Able to provide quality customer service, find answers quickly.
• Driver’s license in good standing
• Backflow Testing (BAT)
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Water Based Systems NICET II Certification
• WA State ITT Sprinkler competency card
• Fire Alarm Systems NICET II Certification or equivalent
• Seattle FA-1 card

Guardian Security System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our employees - because great things happen when people feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

• Hood Suppression
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Earn a raise with every new certification - Guardian provides all study materials and covers testing costs to support your growth
• AD&D insurance
• Health, Vision, and Life Insurance premiums paid for by Guardian
• $35.00 - $54.00
• Flexible and dependable.
• Paid time off that builds with tenure (Year 1 - 88 hours)
• Additional 8 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement/PAID Professional Development PTO (24 hours that renews every year!)
• Low-cost Dental Insurance