Job Description

Who designs your future? You do.

Are you looking for a career where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure your customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Then look to Siemens! 

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Our Culture:

At Siemens, we live and foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company's success. We trust and empower our leaders to act as owners, direct their teams, and innovate to succeed. We communicate openly and honestly to learn from our failures and celebrate our successes. We recognize individual and team achievements frequently. We invest in our team members, offering a wide variety of internal and external development opportunities.

What you will do for Siemens Smart Infrastructure:
This inspector position performs assigned tasks on fire alarm systems including minor repairs and visual and functional testing on fire alarm systems in accordance with all national and local standards.  If this role is hired at the senior level, you will act as a mentor and provide on-the-job training to lower-level technicians.

Responsibilities:

Provide inspection, testing, and service for fire alarm equipment to comply with NFPA72 standards as well as state and local codes. Complete required documentation including deficiency repair recommendations.
Discuss noted deficiencies, remedies, and pricing with customers and follow up on corrective actions.
Follow and maintain highly structured inspection schedules.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tests performed. Generate reports within Siemens tools and upload to city municipality websites.
Perform minor service and deficiency repairs on all fire alarm system types.
Complete service ticket documentation before leaving the customer site.
Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operations and routine inspections. Assist with training.
Work overtime when needed.
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Complete required training and certifications within the time requirements for this role.
Provide hands-on training and coaching of entry-level inspectors.
Maintain stock, tools, and equipment in vehicles 

Qualifications for level 1:

High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree preferred
Experience as a service technician preferred
Must be able to differentiate types/colors of wire
Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
Must obtain NICET Fire Alarm Systems OR Inspections and Testing of Fire Alarms Systems Level 1 within 12 months
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have good customer-facing and customer service skills
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons 

Qualifications for Level 2:

High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience performing Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of Fire Alarm and/or Fire Life Safety Systems
Ability to read and understand design and construction documents
Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
Must obtain NICET II Fire Alarm Systems OR Inspections and Testing of Fire Alarms Systems, Level 2 within 12 months
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have good customer-facing and customer service skills
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons

Qualifications for Senior Level:

High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree preferred
Minimum 5 + years’ experience performing Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of Fire Alarm and/or Fire Life Safety Systems
Must possess a NICET Fire Alarm Systems OR Inspections and Testing of Fire Alarms Systems, Level 2 Certification
Ability to read and understand design and construction documents
Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet
Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have good customer-facing and customer service skills
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on qualifications
Health, dental, and vision plans with options
Matching 401(k)
Competitive paid time off plan, holidays, and floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Company cell phone and laptop
Extensive product training and professional career development
Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
Overtime, on-call pay, and company uniform and vehicle for eligible positions                  

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