Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Summit Fire Protection•Las Vegas, NV

5d•$30 - $35

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 working from blueprints and construction documents to build fire sprinkler systems as designed, installing components for wet, dry, and pre-action systems, maintaining a clean and safe job site, and caring for tools and equipment. Fitters report progress and job-related problems to the field foreman and assist with training sprinkler apprentices. The position requires following the company's safety programs, policies, and procedures, including hazardous communication requirements, and participating in weekly Toolbox talks. The work includes frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel, as well as indoor and outdoor work in varied temperatures and exposure to job-site hazards. Summit Fire & Security describes itself as a full-service fire detection, suppression, and security provider and offers training and career development opportunities.

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, planning and organization, troubleshooting, and project-schedule skills.
Ability to train others.
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 when applicable.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent bending, climbing step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods.
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 the 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 constructed as designed.
Keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly while working 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 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.
Training opportunities and career advancement.
Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications.