Job Description

Fire Protection Inspection & Service Technician

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC (On-Site)

Our client, an expanding provider of commercial fire protection solutions, is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Inspection & Service Technician to support the safety and reliability of critical building systems. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, and wants to make a lasting impact in the life safety industry. With a supportive team, opportunities for continued technical development, and a potential path into leadership, this role offers an excellent next step for a motivated fire protection specialist.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate and additional holiday pay opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Company-provided vehicle for work-related travel and essential field equipment.
• Paid technical training and professional development to strengthen industry knowledge.
• Consistent full-time employment with a primarily Monday through Friday schedule and opportunities for overtime.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment that encourages accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Focus:

• Perform scheduled inspections, operational testing, and preventive maintenance to help commercial properties maintain reliable fire protection systems.
• Evaluate wet and dry sprinkler systems, pre-action and deluge configurations, standpipes, and fire pumps to verify proper functionality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and complete necessary repairs involving sprinkler valves, backflow assemblies, and related equipment.
• Recognize system deficiencies, assess compliance concerns, and recommend effective corrective solutions in accordance with applicable fire safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily field assignments independently while maintaining detailed digital inspection reports and service records.
• Establish positive customer relationships through responsive communication, technical guidance, and dependable service.
• Support the development of less experienced technicians while maintaining safe work practices and responding to occasional after-hours service needs.

Skill Set:

• Demonstrated experience inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial fire sprinkler systems.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 25 standards and the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection systems.
• Practical knowledge of wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, standpipe, and fire pump equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical problems involving system valves, backflow preventers, and associated components.
• Ability to recognize code deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and produce accurate electronic inspection documentation.
• Strong organizational skills, professional customer communication, and the ability to work independently while mentoring apprentices.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, personal hand tools, and availability for overtime and occasional emergency service calls.

About Blue Signal:

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