Fire Sprinkler Technician

Impact Fire•Enfield, CT

About The Position

Impact Fire is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Technician based out of its Springfield, Massachusetts office. The technician inspects, installs, tests, and repairs wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam sprinkler systems, as well as backflow preventers. The role involves identifying problems and completing service work efficiently and professionally to help ensure sprinkler systems operate properly. Technicians prepare and organize materials, tools, inventory, vehicles, and job sites; follow NFPA and engineering guidelines; and complete NFPA certification and life-safety testing while maintaining current knowledge of NFPA codes. Compensation is $38.00 to $50.00 per hour, with potential performance bonuses. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available based on experience, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

1–3 years of field experience in fire sprinkler and backflow systems service.
Fire and/or life-safety systems experience.
Massachusetts Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License for Massachusetts technicians.
Connecticut Fire Sprinkler License for Connecticut technicians.
Must have, or be able and willing to attain, a state sprinkler and/or backflow license.
Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
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.
Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
May often need the ability to use a sprinkler pipe threader effectively.

Nice To Haves

Proven success performing sprinkler inspection, installation, and service.
NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect systems, disable horns and strobes, and alert the alarm company and fire department.
Install and hang sprinkler systems and their 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.
Prepare sprinkler pipe, using a threader when needed, and stock the truck with the inventory required for jobs.
Work efficiently and use resources to complete jobs in a timely manner.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep the work truck clean and organized.
Manage inventory and tools for each job to ensure the required parts and tools are available.
Manage installation job sites efficiently and safely, keeping them clean, organized, and professional.
Complete NFPA certification and life-safety testing, and maintain current knowledge of NFPA code.