Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Summit Companies•Richmond, VA

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 fitter reads blueprints and construction documents, installs components for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems, and helps keep the job site and equipment safe, clean, and orderly. The role reports daily to the field foreman and may assist with training sprinkler apprentices. The position requires compliance with company safety programs, policies, and procedures, including participation in weekly Toolbox talks and maintaining awareness of project safety documentation. Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel are required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in varied temperatures and potentially noisy, cramped, dusty, or hazardous conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn consistently.

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 skills, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask, meet project schedules, plan and organize, troubleshoot, and train others.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must comply with the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Frequently bend, climb step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift over 50 pounds, reach above and below the shoulders, and stand and walk for extended periods.
Visual ability to see color, near and far distances, peripheral details, depth, and adjust focus.
Occasionally balance, crouch, drive, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment consistently as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience preferred.
Ability to read electronic blueprints strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut, fabricate, and install steel and CPVC pipe for fire sprinkler systems.
Install and hang pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, hangers, and other fire protection components according to 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 constructed as designed.
Keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly during work and at the end of the workday.
Clean, inspect, and service 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 progress and job-related problems to the field foreman daily.
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.