Fire Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices - Deerfield Beach, FL

WAYNE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS INC•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. is hiring Fire Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices for its Deerfield Beach, Florida branch, working in surrounding areas. Apprentices support the Commercial Foreman with daily job-site tasks, report to the Commercial Superintendent/Manager, and work under the Foreman’s direction and supervision. The role installs fire sprinkler systems accurately, on schedule, and within budget. Team members follow procedures, blueprints, and instructions to assemble and install pipes, tubes, and fittings, secure piping to structures, and install sprinkler heads. The work includes connecting fire pump valves and pipes using various types of joints and hand tools, adjusting hangers, and properly gluing and testing systems for leaks. Employees also attend monthly safety meetings at the local branch. This fast-paced position involves frequent ladder climbing and overhead work, along with regular reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Work takes place outdoors at job sites for long hours in all seasons, including summer. Local travel is required, and employees must wear required protective equipment. Construction experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Reliable transportation for required travel within the local community.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to wear proper protective equipment as required on job sites.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check, including 10 years of employment verification.
Ability to climb ladders frequently, work overhead frequently, reach into the air, push, pull, bend, climb, and walk regularly.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Construction experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience.

Responsibilities

Install fire sprinkler systems accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
Work with the Foreman to follow procedures, blueprints, and instructions to assemble and install pipes, tubes, and fittings.
Connect fire pump valves and pipes using threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
Assist with securing pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, and hangers with hand and power tools.
Run lines and sprinkler heads straight and according to plans, and adjust hangers as needed.
Ensure systems are properly glued and follow procedures to test for leaks.
Attend monthly safety meetings at the local branch.
Wear required protective equipment on job sites.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Performance incentive pay (PIPs) based on work performed and branch or department.
401(k) plan with company match based on profits.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
General Motors vehicle discount program for employees.
Home fire sprinkler system discounts.
Opportunities for advancement; the company promotes from within.
Training through Wayne Academy.
State-of-the-art technology and tools.
Offsite company team-building and celebration events.
Employee ownership.