Fire Sprinkler Fitter

TFP1, inc•New York, NY

10d•$28 - $38

About The Position

Total Fire Protection (TFP1, Inc. d/b/a Total Fire Protection) specializes in sales and service of fire and life safety products for customers across commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The Fire Sprinkler Fitter installs, tests, maintains, inspects, and repairs fire sprinkler systems, ensuring work complies with applicable codes, regulations, and standards, including NFPA 25. The role includes responding to service calls and emergencies, identifying system deficiencies and code issues, conducting testing, and preparing accurate service documentation. The fitter works with customers across settings such as commercial high-rises, industrial facilities, hotels, hospitals, residences, schools, and retail properties, and provides customer support regarding system operation and maintenance. The position requires physical work in challenging spaces and heights, flexible availability, and participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Valid and current state driver's license.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing fire sprinklers or related equipment.
Knowledge and experience performing NFPA 25 monthly visual inspections, quarterly testing, semiannual testing, and annual flow testing.
Ability to perform five-year hydrostatic testing on sprinkler and standpipe fire department connections and experience working with FDNY to witness testing.
Knowledge and experience performing annual fire pump testing and monthly or weekly churn testing.
S12 and S13 Certificates of Fitness (COF); ability to obtain additional COFs if applicable.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational or product manuals.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing 50–70 pounds.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
Availability when scheduled and for on-call work as needed, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required.
Strong customer service, organizational skills, a positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
Ability to successfully perform service and repairs on commercial and industrial sprinkler systems.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II or Level III certification in Water Based Systems.
Back-flow certification.

Responsibilities

Install, test, inspect, maintain, and repair fire sprinkler systems according to applicable codes and regulations.
Conduct service calls, system testing, and inspections to prescribed standards.
Troubleshoot and repair customer fire sprinkler systems on site, including during emergencies, and identify code and non-conformance issues.
Prepare accurate and timely service tickets and reports.
Perform monthly visual inspections, quarterly testing, semiannual testing, and annual flow testing of sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25.
Perform five-year hydrostatic testing on sprinkler and standpipe fire department connections and work with FDNY to witness testing.
Perform annual fire pump testing and monthly or weekly churn testing.
Service and maintain systems and report deficiencies across commercial high-rises, industrial facilities, hotels, hospitals, residences, and other commercial applications.
Communicate effectively with clients about system operation and maintenance and provide excellent customer service.
Act as the customer representative to ascertain equipment and system problems across residential applications and systems including wet (steel, copper, and CPVC), dry, pre-action, deluge, and fire pump systems.