Fire Protection Helper

Allied Fire Protection•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Fire Protection Helper learns and assists with work involving fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Working with a foreman and/or fitter, the helper supports system installation, service, troubleshooting, and fire alarm installation. The role involves learning to interpret project drawings and installation requirements, thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, lay out work, keep the work area clean, and use job-appropriate equipment such as tools and lifts. The helper is expected to follow the company’s mission, core values, business plan, safety initiatives, and standard operating procedures. Duties also include completing required training and documentation, submitting accurate timesheets, managing materials and inventory, maintaining equipment, communicating professionally, supporting production efficiency and quality control, and contributing to customer satisfaction and teamwork. Overtime, out-of-town work, or on-call work may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and reading skills.
Valid state driver’s license and 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 a foreman and/or fitter with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, including support for fire alarm installation.
Assist with installing fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Learn to use project drawings to interpret installation requirements and layouts accurately and completely.
Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, lay out work, keep the work area clean, and use appropriate job equipment such as tools and lifts.
Complete required safety and certification training.
Submit timely and complete JSAs, Toolbox Talks, audit forms, incident and accident reports, timesheets, and other required documents.
Follow safety initiatives, safe-driving expectations, Stop Work Authority, and company standard operating procedures.
Manage inventory and materials, including reviewing, updating, and approving packing slips.
Maintain and care for equipment, including trucks, lifts, and tools.
Keep jobsites clean and organized.
Monitor production efficiency and communicate proactively with the superintendent about budgeted versus actual labor hours.
Support customer satisfaction and respond to feedback improvement opportunities.
Maintain quality control to reduce return trips and warranty work.
Communicate professionally with the department and internal and external customers, maintain positive teamwork, and participate in required team meetings.
Arrive on time and maintain attendance, supervisor communication, paperwork, and a professional appearance.
Work overtime, out of town, or on call as needed.