Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Rapid City, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will perform tasks at various job sites and develop the skills necessary to install, test, repair, and maintain fire sprinkler systems under supervision. The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will be expected use a variety hand and power tools and will become familiar with trade specific materials related to the projects they are working. This position could require overnight travel with the possibility of extended stays out of the local area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule.
• Team oriented focus.

Nice To Haves

• The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will not be allowed to operate lifts until properly trained.

Responsibilities

• Picking and sorting of pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades.
• Sorting and staging fire sprinkler pipe and materials.
• Cleaning and prepping sprinkler pipe for installation.
• Hauling pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location.
• Responsible for loading and/or unloading trucks manually or with motorized lifts.
• Measuring, cutting and grooving sprinkler pipe to specifications.
• Cutting and drilling penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Inspecting tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed and per Foreman’s direction.
• Assisting with inventory of construction materials on job sights and office/shop areas.
• Maintaining a clean job site that includes tasks like sweeping, picking up loose materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, removing shavings from oiler, replacing threading machine cardboard/plywood, wiping down oil spray or other tasks as needed or directed.
• Reading blueprints.
• Driving company vehicles (½ and ¾ ton pickups).
• Climbing ladders to assist with installation of sprinkler pipe.
• Compliance with any stipulations set by the General contractor enabling onsite installation
• Studying and testing to meet the Apprenticeship Program requirements and time sensitive benchmarks.
• Apprentices may be asked to install larger or specific portions of the sprinkler project under the supervision of a Project Foreman.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees