Fire Protection Helper

Allied Fire Protection • San Antonio, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning and assisting in all aspects of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trade. The helper will support foremen and fitters with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, as well as fire alarm installation support. The position requires learning to interpret project drawings, perform various installation tasks, and maintain a clean work area. The company emphasizes safety, timely submission of documentation, adherence to company policies, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Basic Math and Reading skills.
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to take direction from upper management.
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record.
• Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented and Organized.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read measurements from tape or scales.
• Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Learn by paying attention and participating with all that is being asked within all aspects of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm trade.
• Assist foreman and/or fitter with installation, service, and trouble-shooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with all its related equipment for fire alarm installation support.
• Assist foreman and/or fitter with installation of fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Learn and use project drawings to accurately and entirely interpret and installation requirement details and layout as needed.
• Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, frequently climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, layout, keep clean work area, and use appropriate equipment for any specific job such as tools, lifts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED