Fire Protection Helper

Allied Fire Protection•San Antonio, TX

10d

About The Position

The Fire Protection Helper learns and supports work in the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trades. The helper assists a foreman and/or fitter with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, and supports fire alarm installation. Work may take place in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The role includes learning to interpret project drawings and installation requirements, thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, lay out work, maintain a clean work area, and use the appropriate tools and equipment, including lifts. The position is expected to follow the company's mission, core values, business plan, safety initiatives, procedures, and quality standards. The helper is responsible for accurate and timely paperwork and timesheets, safe driving of company vehicles, equipment and inventory care, jobsite organization, production efficiency, professional communication, customer satisfaction, teamwork, and participation in required training and meetings. Overtime, out-of-town work, or on-call work may be required as needed.

Requirements

Basic math and reading ability.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to take direction from upper management.
Valid state driver's license and a good driving record.
Ability to accurately read measurements from a tape or scales.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a fire sprinkler, fire alarm, or construction-related helper is preferred.
Self-motivated, ambitious, interactive, communicative, detail-oriented, and organized.

Responsibilities

Learn by paying attention and participating in all aspects of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trade.
Assist the foreman and/or fitter with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment.
Provide support for fire alarm installation.
Assist with installation of fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Learn to interpret project drawings and installation requirements and perform layout as needed.
Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, and use job-appropriate tools and equipment, including lifts.
Keep work areas and jobsites clean and organized.
Follow safety initiatives, complete required safety forms and training, and promptly report incidents and accidents.
Drive company vehicles safely and comply with Stop Work Authority.
Submit accurate timesheets and required documents on time and with necessary signatures.
Manage inventory and materials, including reviewing, updating, and approving packing slips.
Maintain and care for trucks, lifts, tools, and other equipment.
Monitor production efficiency and labor hours and proactively communicate with the superintendent.
Follow company standard operating procedures, including those for purchase orders and change orders.
Be punctual, maintain attendance, and communicate with supervisors.
Support customer satisfaction and address improvement opportunities from customer feedback.
Maintain quality control and help reduce return trips and warranty work.
Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Work collaboratively and participate in required team meetings.
Work overtime, out of town, or on call as needed.