Fire Protection Helper

Allied Fire Protection•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Fire Protection Helper supports foremen and fitters with the installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, as well as fire alarm installation support. The role assists with installing fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and learns to interpret project drawings and installation requirements. The helper learns and performs tasks such as threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, laying out work, maintaining a clean work area, and using job-appropriate equipment such as tools and lifts. The position also requires following company safety and operational expectations, maintaining equipment and materials, completing paperwork, communicating professionally, and supporting quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Basic math and reading ability.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver's license and a good driving record.
Ability to take direction from upper management.
Ability to accurately read measurements from a tape or scales.
Self-motivated, ambitious, interactive, communicative, detail-oriented, and organized.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a fire sprinkler, fire alarm, or construction-related helper.

Responsibilities

Learn through attention and participation in all aspects of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trade.
Assist foremen and fitters with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, including fire alarm installation support.
Assist with installation of fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Learn and use project drawings to interpret installation requirements and layout accurately and completely.
Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, and lay out work.
Keep the work area clean and use appropriate equipment for each job, including tools and lifts.
Follow company safety initiatives, submit safety paperwork, report incidents and accidents, and support Stop Work Authority.
Complete required training and submit accurate timesheets and required job documents on time.
Manage materials and inventory, including reviewing, updating, and approving packing slips.
Maintain and care for company equipment, including trucks, lifts, and tools.
Keep jobsites clean and organized and support production efficiency through awareness of budgeted versus actual labor hours and proactive communication with the superintendent.
Follow company standard operating procedures, including those for purchase orders and change orders.
Be punctual, maintain attendance, and communicate with supervisors regarding timeliness and paperwork.
Support customer satisfaction, respond to survey feedback opportunities, and maintain quality control to reduce return trips and warranty work.
Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally with department members and internal and external customers.
Maintain positive teamwork and participate in required team meetings.
Work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed.