Fire Protection Inspections Technician

Aero

Denver, COJob$25–50/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$25–50/hr

Location

Denver, CO

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NICET CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

Aero is hiring a Fire Protection Inspections Technician. Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, seeks a Fire Protection Inspections Technician to perform inspections of fire protection systems. This role involves working with various systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and backflow prevention devices, ensuring compliance with national and local code requirements. The technician will also complete NFPA report forms using a handheld PC device.

Key focus areas include Inspect wet pipe fire sprinkler systems, Inspect "special" fire sprinkler systems such as pre-action, dry pipe, and foam, and Perform "trip" testing and re-setting of special system valves and associated devices.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate, NICET Certification, and 5+ Years Fire Protection. Important skills include Work On Ladders, Lift Equipment Operation, Distinguish Primary Colors, Climb And Work At Heights, Work In Confined Spaces, and Observe And Comply With Safety Rules. Preferred (not required): Inspections Of Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems, Trip Testing, Re-Setting Of Special System Valves, and Inspections And Testing Of Fire Pumps.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work on LaddersLift Equipment OperationDistinguish Primary ColorsClimb and Work at HeightsWork in Confined SpacesObserve and Comply With Safety RulesUnderstand Written InstructionsFollow Written InstructionsTransmit Written InstructionsUnderstand Oral InstructionsFollow Oral InstructionsTransmit Oral InstructionsCommunicate Effectively With ManagementCommunicate Effectively With CustomersInspections of Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler SystemsTrip TestingRe-Setting of Special System ValvesInspections and Testing of Fire PumpsAnnual Full-Flow Functional TestingNFPA Report FormsHandheld PC DeviceVESDAFM200Gas Extinguishing SystemsTesting of Fire AlarmsAccess ControlSecurity SystemsLow Voltage WiringTroubleshootingNational Fire Alarm CodeReading NFPA CodeInterpreting NFPA CodeApplying NFPA Code

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDNICET CertificationMeet All Physical RequirementsRequired ToolsWork Outdoors in All Weather ConditionsWork Overtime, Nights, and WeekendsValid Driver's LicenseClean Department of Motor Vehicles Report5 Years Fire Protection/Life Safety Industry Experience

Full job description

Requisition ID: 176679

A subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company is one of the Southwest's largest and most-respected fire protection contractors. With its roots in Phoenix, AZ, Aero also operates through a branch office in Denver, CO. Aero offers complete services for all construction market types and any size project as well as complete testing and maintenance services.

Position Summary

Performs inspections of fire protection systems in accordance with national and local code requirements. The systems include, but are not limited to, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm and detection, fire extinguishers, and backflow prevention devices.

Experience Level

Experienced

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Inspections of wet pipe fire sprinkler systems.
Inspections of "special" fire sprinkler systems such as pre-action, dry pipe, and foam. This will include "trip" testing and re-setting of special system valves and associated devices.
Inspections and testing of fire pumps including annual full-flow functional testing.
Inspections and testing of fire alarm and detection systems.
Inspections and testing of fire extinguishers.
Completion of the NFPA report forms associated with the various systems being inspected using a handheld PC device.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required
NICET Certification required
Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Protection/Life Safety industry
Experience with fire detection systems including VESDA, FM200 and other gas extinguishing systems
Knowledge of functions associated with testing of fire alarms, access control, and security systems.
Complete knowledge of low voltage wiring, especially troubleshooting. High level of knowledge & application of National Fire Alarm Code
Thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying NFPA Code to inspection testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment.

Requirements

Able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools
Must have the ability to work on ladders and lift equipment
Must be able to distinguish primary colors
Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and customers
Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and clean Department of Motor Vehicles report

Base Compensation: $25.00 to $50.00 per hour

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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