Fire & Life Safety Inspection Technician
Tucson, Arizona
Posted Aug 28
- Hours a week
- 40
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
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Pay
- Against the board
- Relocation
- Help offered
The median for nursing in Arizona is $38/hr, across 276 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Leading Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with contracts nationwide and multiple offices across the US seeks an experienced Inspection Technician to support fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety inspection requirements at a federal healthcare site in Tucson, AZ. HurtVet specializes in fire protection, life safety, and physical security services for numerous federal agencies.
In this role you will
● Perform scheduled fire hydrant, fire department connection (FDC), sprinkler, fire alarm device, and exit lighting inspections (monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual)
● Complete and submit clear, accurate, and timely digital inspection reports and device inventories through the contract's web-based reporting system
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● Develop site-specific knowledge of customer site buildings, systems, and /NFPA compliance standards
Primary Tasks &
Responsibilities
● Perform quarterly Fire Department Connection (FDC) inspections IAW NFPA 25
● Perform quarterly visual sprinkler system inspections (tamper and flow) IAW NFPA 25
● Perform monthly inspections of emergency exit lighting and exit IAW NFPA 101
● Conduct quarterly and semi-annual visual inspection of all campus fire alarm devices and provide a written device report IAW NFPA 72
● Accurately complete and submit deficiency reports, and device inventories within the reporting timeframes required by the contract
● Work in compliance with HurtVet and federal (VA/NFPA) safety regulations and guidelines, with safety of self and others always in mind
● Assist in coordinating scheduling and site access with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or designee for all activity
● Work with project managers and office staff to ensure proper job handoff and documentation so that work can be invoiced in a timely manner
● Serve as the primary onsite representative of HurtVet with top-tier professionalism and customer service
● Travel between buildings across the customer site as needed; inventory and maintain tools, materials, and equipment in good order
● Meet responsibilities to the client, fellow local support staff, and HurtVet by showing up on time, ready to work, and representing the company with pride
● Perform other responsibilities and duties associated with this position as may be appropriate
Required Skills and
Qualifications
● Broad general technical / mechanical background
● Working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, NFPA 25 (sprinkler systems), NFPA 72 (fire alarm systems), and NFPA 101 (life safety / exit lighting) inspection requirements
● Demonstrated history of reliability and professionalism in a client-facing environment
● Team player and self-starter who communicates well and can work independently with minimal oversight to a recurring monthly/quarterly inspection schedule
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with MS Office applications and usage of tablets/iPads for digital reporting
● Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs without reasonable accommodation, and navigate mechanical rooms and construction areas unaided. Regular bending, reaching, climbing, and walking required
● Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
● Must be able to pass the site-required personnel vetting/background investigation (per VAAR 852.204-72) and obtain and maintain a site-issued PIV or facility identification badge
● Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen, background check, and reference check
● Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Tucson, AZ. This position works fully onsite at customer site; it is not eligible for remote work or relocation assistance; local candidates only
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)
● NICET II certification (Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler)
● Previous inspection and maintenance experience with fire alarm devices, wet/dry sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, FDCs, and/or emergency/exit lighting
● Prior experience working on a VA or other federal healthcare campus
● Cross-training in multiple fire protection fields such as fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire extinguisher, or emergency lighting
● OSHA 10/30 training or other safety certifications
● Associate's Degree or other advanced technical education
● Special consideration will be given to candidates with existing site knowledge of the local federal healthcare facilities
● Veterans and Service-Disabled Veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Compensation
Pay range: $31-$36 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits for this position may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, professional development / certification assistance, and more.
Work Location
This position performs 100% onsite work at customer site in Tucson, AZ. Applicants must live within a reasonable local commuting distance of Tucson, AZ.
HurtVet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and great at what you do, apply today to join our Team.
Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Place
- City
- Tucson, Arizona
- Rent against this pay
- 19% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $57,073/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
$1,145 median rent against $5,893 a month at $34/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Tucson area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Tucson blends desert beauty with a laid-back college-town spirit, framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north and Saguaro National Park on its fringes. Neighborhoods like Fourth Avenue buzz with local shops and nightlife, while historic Barrio Libre preserves adobe architecture. The city attracts nurses seeking affordable Southwestern living and abundant outdoor recreation year-round.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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