Fire Sprinkler Fitter
About The Position
A Fire Sprinkler Fitter installs sprinkler heads, valves, and steel and CPVC pipe in newly constructed structures and renovations, with minimal supervision. The fitter installs fire protection systems in accordance with blueprints and construction documents, maintains safe and orderly work areas, and keeps tools, equipment, and supplies clean, secured, and accounted for. The role reports daily to the field foreman on progress and job-related issues and may assist in training sprinkler apprentices. It also requires following company safety policies and procedures and participating in weekly Toolbox talks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of experience installing pipe systems and valves. Construction experience and the ability to read electronic blueprints are preferred. The work involves frequent local travel, occasional regional and non-regional travel, indoor and outdoor conditions, and frequent exposure to hot or cold temperatures, noise, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company safety policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of experience installing pipe systems and valves.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Basic math, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, customer service, decision-making, multitasking, scheduling, 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 Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including any customer-specific requirements.
- Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including frequent bending, using step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods; occasional work at heights and other listed physical activities.
- Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally regionally and outside the region, work indoors and outdoors in hot or cold temperatures, and wear required personal protective equipment.
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 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 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 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 to the field foreman on progress and job-related problems.
- 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 project safety documentation is located.
- 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, career advancement, competitive pay, and bonus opportunities.
- Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
