Fire Sprinkler Technician

JM Electronic Engineering•Pflugerville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

JM Electronic Engineering, Inc. (JMEE) is seeking a full-time Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter with an RME-I license to join their team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves installing, servicing, and testing various fire sprinkler systems. JMEE emphasizes career building, investing in team members with advanced technology and clear growth paths. They foster a culture of longevity, promote from within, and are committed to supporting military veterans. The position includes an on-call rotation with double pay and offers 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee - Inspector) license (Required).
Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in fire sprinkler fitting, inspection, and/or service.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Strong technical savviness and an appetite for continuous learning.
Excellent active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Complete Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
Earn your OSHA 10-Hour safety certification.
Master the fundamentals of pipefitting and confidently interpret complex installation drawings.
Develop a robust, working understanding of NFPA 13 standards and overall code compliance.
A self-reliant problem-solver who enjoys hands-on, critical fieldwork.
Extreme dependability, strong personal values, and an unwavering dedication to working with honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

Install overhead steel piping for diverse systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems, as well as residential CPVC and copper systems.
Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact engineered specifications.
Secure and assemble pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing.
Install and service underground infrastructure, including private fire mains, hydrants, pits, and control valves.
Maintain and repair crucial system riser components such as alarm valves, dry pipe valves, and backflow preventers.
Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and meticulous visual observations to ensure absolute code compliance.