Fire Sprinkler Technician
About The Position
The Fire Sprinkler Technician lays out, fabricates, assembles, and installs fire sprinkler systems and maintains piping systems, fixtures, sprinklers, and industrial processing systems. The role includes working independently and as part of a team, meeting project schedules, and mentoring Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentices and Helpers on proper installation techniques. The technician must keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained in accordance with company policies, and may be assigned other duties. The position requires frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in hot or cold temperatures, and may involve loud noise, cramped quarters, dust, fumes, odors, hard surfaces, and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces is also noted. Employees must consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment under company safety policies. Summit Fire & Security provides training and career-advancement opportunities, including continued development, training, and education and encouragement to pursue NICET and other career-advancing certifications. The company offers reimbursement for certain career-development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications. Eligible employees may receive competitive pay and an benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, voluntary ancillary benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and an employee referral program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Fire Sprinkler License.
- 3–5 years of experience installing pipe systems and valves.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, decision-making skills, ability to multitask, meet project schedules, plan and organize, troubleshoot, and train others.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
- Ability to operate a computer and tablet and read electronic blueprints.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including bending, using step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting, reaching, standing, walking, and occasionally working at heights.
- Ability to travel frequently locally and occasionally regionally and outside the region.
- Ability to consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced technical school training or related work experience.
- Five or more years of experience installing pipe systems and valves.
- Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install fire sprinkler systems.
- Maintain piping systems, fixtures, sprinklers, and industrial processing systems.
- Install pipe systems and valves.
- Cut, thread, assemble, and bond piping and tubes according to specifications.
- Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, and fittings.
- Remove and replace worn components.
- Follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
- Calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
- Mentor and coach Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentices and Helpers on proper installation techniques.
- Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employer-paid long-term disability.
- Employer-paid short-term disability.
- Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity.
- Life insurance for team members and dependents.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee referral program.
- Extensive training opportunities and career advancement.
- Reimbursement for certain career-development programs.
- Potential bonuses for specific certifications.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
