Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Summit Fire & Security • Paradise, NV

5d • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Fitter installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC piping in newly constructed structures and renovations, with minimal supervision. The role involves reading and interpreting blueprints and construction documents, installing and trimming components for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems, and maintaining safe, orderly work areas and secured equipment. The fitter reports progress and job-related issues to the field foreman, assists with training sprinkler apprentices, and follows company safety programs, policies, and procedures.

This position requires frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in hot or cold temperatures and potentially noisy, cramped, dusty, or hazardous conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with company policy.

Summit Fire & Security provides fire detection, suppression, and security services, and supports employee training and professional development. The company offers eligible employees training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and an affordable benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience installing pipe systems and valves.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, customer service, decision-making, multitasking, scheduling, planning, organizing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to 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 demands, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to see color and at close and far distances, use peripheral and depth vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience.
• Ability to read electronic blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Cut, fabricate, and install steel and CPVC pipe for fire sprinkler systems according to designs.
• Install and hang pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, hangers, and other fire protection components in accordance with blueprints and construction documents.
• Install and trim valves for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure sprinkler systems are built as designed.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly during work and at the end of the workday.
• Clean, inspect, and service tools in accordance with company policies.
• Secure and account for tools, equipment, and supplies at the job site and before the end of the workday.
• Report daily progress and job-related problems to the field foreman.
• Assist in training sprinkler apprentices.
• Follow the company's safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of safety documentation on each project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Training opportunities and career advancement.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.

What This Job Offers

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