Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC•Norfolk, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Fire Protection is seeking Apprentice candidates for their Fire Sprinkler division. This role offers a significant opportunity to learn a growing, in-demand, and essential trade within the fire protection industry. The company will provide training to enable successful candidates to become licensed and certified Fire Sprinkler Technicians. This is a long-term career path with the potential for a well-paying income, supported by training, certification, and dedicated hard work.

Requirements

A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points.
Three years of licensed driving experience.
Experience using a variety of hand tools such as channel locks and pipe wrenches.
Willingness to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends when needed.
Comfort working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
Ability to lift up to 70lbs.
Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write-up on service work.
Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Responsibilities

Learn and study different fire sprinkler systems to pass tests and become certified.
Work on ladders (6 to 12ft) and on lifts.
Work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
Communicate effectively with customers, explaining work performed and necessary repairs.
Write detailed reports on service work.
Maintain organization and track service tickets.
Process all required documents for each service performed.