Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Summit Fire Protection • Seattle, WA

17h • $55 - $70

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Fitter installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC piping in new construction and renovations, with minimal supervision. The role involves building fire sprinkler systems according to blueprints and construction documents, maintaining a safe and orderly job site, and keeping tools and equipment clean, serviceable, and accounted for. The fitter reports progress and job-related issues to the field foreman and assists with training sprinkler apprentices.

The position requires following company safety policies and procedures, including the SDS book and hazardous communication program, and participating in weekly Toolbox talks. Summit Fire & Security describes itself as a full-service fire detection, suppression, and security provider operating across more than 70 locations in over 20 states. It offers training and career development opportunities, including support for NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

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 and organization, 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 Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
• Frequently bend, use step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift more than 50 pounds, reach above and below the shoulders, and stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to see color, near and far distances, peripheral vision, depth, and adjust focus; occasional balancing, crouching, driving, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
• Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel; frequent indoor and outdoor work in hot or cold temperatures, with exposure to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards.
• 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 required tools according to 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 safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know where safety documentation is located 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.
• Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Extensive 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