Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Summit Companies•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Apprentice assists with laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinklers, and industrial processing systems. The apprentice learns and performs work under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen. The ideal candidate is coachable and mechanically inclined. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to enroll in and obtain a current Fire Sprinkler License, mechanical ability, basic hand-tool knowledge, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates must be able to meet company drug and alcohol policy and background-screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements. The position involves frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in hot or cold temperatures and around loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn consistently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The employer is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Management reserves the right to modify duties and assign additional duties as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to enroll in and obtain a current Fire Sprinkler License.
Mechanical ability and basic hand-tool knowledge.
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision under the direction of Sprinkler Technicians.
Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, customer-service, and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask, meet project schedules, plan and organize, troubleshoot, and train others.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must comply with the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background-screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 75 pounds, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods; occasional balancing, crouching, driving, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
Ability to see color, at close and far distances, peripherally, in depth, and adjust focus.
Must consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.