Fire Protection Helper

Allied Fire Protection•Pearland, TX

11d

About The Position

The Fire Protection Helper supports foremen and fitters with the installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, and provides support for fire alarm installation. The role works on fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The helper learns trade skills by paying attention, participating in assigned work, and using project drawings to interpret installation requirements and layouts. Work may include threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, laying out work, maintaining a clean jobsite, and using appropriate tools and equipment such as lifts. The helper is expected to follow safety and company procedures, complete required training and documentation, care for equipment and materials, communicate professionally, and contribute to efficient, high-quality work and customer satisfaction. Overtime, out-of-town work, or on-call work may be required as needed.

Requirements

Basic math and reading skills.
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 tape measures 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 and participate in all aspects of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trades.
Assist foremen and/or fitters 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 use project drawings to interpret installation requirements and layouts accurately and completely.
Learn and perform tasks such as threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, and laying out work.
Keep the work area clean and use the appropriate equipment for each job, including tools and lifts.
Complete assigned safety documentation and report incidents and accidents accurately and promptly.
Complete required safety and certification training and follow safety initiatives, safe-driving expectations, and Stop Work Authority.
Submit accurate timesheets and required documents on time, with required signatures.
Support inventory and material management, 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, communicate with the supervisor, and complete paperwork on time.
Support customer satisfaction, quality control, and efforts to reduce return trips and warranty work.
Maintain a professional appearance and communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Work cooperatively with the team and local office and participate in required team meetings.
Work overtime, out of town, or on call as needed.