Fire Sprinkler Lead Technician
About The Position
Impact Fire Services is hiring a self-motivated, customer service-oriented lead technician to inspect, install, repair, and service sprinkler and backflow systems. The technician identifies trouble areas and performs work efficiently and professionally to keep systems operating properly, while building positive relationships with customers. Systems include wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems, as well as backflow preventers. The role includes preparing jobsites, installing and replacing system components, completing repairs and tests, verifying communication with monitoring stations when applicable, and submitting installation paperwork and reported deficiencies to branch management. Compensation is $38.00 to $50.00 per hour, with potential performance bonuses. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered based on experience, and relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Journeyman License.
- 1–3 years of field experience servicing sprinkler and backflow systems.
- Experience with fire and/or life safety systems.
- Must have, or be able and willing to attain, state sprinkler and/or backflow licenses.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to visually inspect and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
- Ability to recognize alarm sights and sounds.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
- May need the ability to effectively use a sprinkler pipe threader.
- Ability to effectively use a backflow tester, pipe wrench, various lifts, and common pipe-fitting tools.
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening; MVR checks are required for driving positions.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of proven success in sprinkler inspection, installation, and service.
- NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout.
Responsibilities
- Prepare jobsites by visually inspecting systems, disabling horns and strobes, and notifying the alarm company and fire department.
- Install and hang sprinkler systems and components in accordance with NFPA and engineering guidelines.
- Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems as needed.
- Repair or replace sprinkler system components.
- Repair, replace, and rebuild backflow preventers as necessary.
- Verify proper communication with the monitoring station after repairs to monitored systems.
- Test systems after repairs to confirm alarm and sprinkler systems are operating properly.
- Complete installation paperwork promptly and submit it to branch management.
- Report deficiencies to the Department Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Weekly pay, every Friday
- Career advancement opportunities
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Immediately vested 401(k) company match
- Shared Ownership Program with a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success for full-time employees
- Manager guidance and support
- Collaborative culture and environment
- Training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
- Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and inspection positions
- Performance bonus potential
- $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
