Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Summit Companies • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice is to assist in the laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. The ideal candidate will be coachable and mechanically inclined.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License.
• Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision under direction of Sprinkler Technicians
• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet project schedules
• Ability to plan and organize
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to train other is required.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <75lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift <75lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following: Install pipe systems and valves
• Cut, thread, assemble and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications
• Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units and fittings
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
• Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
• Learn proper installation techniques.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

What This Job Offers

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