Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Summit Fire Protection•Raleigh, NC

23h•$28 - $34

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Fitter installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC pipe in newly constructed structures and renovations, with minimal supervision. The role involves interpreting blueprints and construction documents, installing components for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems, maintaining tools and safe work areas, reporting progress and job-related issues to the field foreman, and assisting with apprentice training. The fitter must follow company safety policies and procedures and participate in weekly Toolbox talks. The work includes frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel. Employees work indoors and outdoors, in hot and cold temperatures, and may encounter loud noise, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces is also noted. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company safety policies. Summit Fire & Security is a full-service fire detection, suppression, and security provider. It offers training, career advancement, and support for professional development, including continued education and reimbursement for certain career development programs. Competitive pay and bonus opportunities are also offered, along with an affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

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, project-schedule management, planning and organizing, troubleshooting, and training skills.
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, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods; occasional balance, crouching, driving, sitting, stooping, twisting, and working at heights.
Ability to meet the visual requirements of the position, including color vision, near and far vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally regionally and outside the region.
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 design.
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 the sprinkler system is 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’s 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.
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.
Continued development, training, and education; reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.