Fire Sprinkler Pipefitter

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local and national codes and standards. Installers are tasked with general installation activities including installation, testing, troubleshooting, and subsequent repairs of sprinkler/life safety systems and related components. Key aspects of the role involve ensuring punctuality for pre-tenant arrival tests, reviewing blueprints, verifying materials, installing equipment to code, communicating with building engineers and property management, ensuring system integrity, providing NFPA documentation, maintaining accurate records, managing company vehicles and tools, and reporting job status to management. The company, Pye-Barker Fire and Safety, is an industry leader focused on protecting lives and serving communities by safeguarding businesses, families, and neighbors from fire, life safety, and security risks. They are committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response, and prioritizing their team members and customers.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of sprinkler industry experience is required.
• NICET certification shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.

Responsibilities

• Must be punctual, as being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine system locations and placement.
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
• Install equipment according to national sprinkler and life safety codes and installation standards.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s sprinkler system.
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle.
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees