Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC•Hickory, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Century Fire Protection is hiring an experienced Fire Sprinkler Service Technician for a field-based service role in Hickory, North Carolina. The technician services, troubleshoots, and repairs fire sprinkler systems, working independently to keep critical fire protection systems operating properly. The role includes an on-call schedule and responding to emergency service calls outside normal business hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends. Regular extended hours may be required. Century Fire Protection describes itself as one of the largest full-service fire protection companies in the Southeast and offers competitive pay, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and tools and training. The company supports and hires Veterans and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and respond to emergency service needs.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with anti-freeze loops and pre-action systems.
Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans.

Responsibilities

Service and repair wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, including pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads.
Service and repair OS&Y valves, including installing repacking kits.
Work with metal, PVC, and CPVC piping.
Service and repair air compressors and associated controls.
Service and repair fire pumps and associated controls.
Secure piping to structures using clamps, brackets, and hangers.
Test piping systems for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment and monitoring gauges.
Follow company and job site safety procedures.
Respond to emergency service and repair calls outside normal business hours.
Regularly work extended hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance incentives.
Medical insurance with three plans to choose from.
Dental insurance with two plans to choose from.
Vision insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Relief Fund.
Financial grants.
Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage.
Company-issued laptop and/or tablet.
Company-paid training and certifications.
$1,000 employee referral bonus for each person referred and hired.
Professional development and tools and training to support success and growth.