Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Summit Fire & Security•Belgrade, MT

9h•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. Ideal candidate will be coachable and mechanically inclined. Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. They serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale, with a reputation for quality work completed by talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states. The company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry and supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. They support employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education, encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications, and offering reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications. Summit Fire & Security strives to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment, encouraging initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is key to their performance and helps achieve their goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

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, and the 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

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

Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Extensive training opportunities
Career advancement
Competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications