Sprinkler Construction Fitter

Allied Fire Protection • McAllen, TX

82d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning and actively participating in all aspects of the fire sprinkler trade. The Sprinkler Construction Fitter will assist the foreman with the installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The position requires learning to use project drawings for accurate installation, threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, laying out systems, maintaining a clean work area, and utilizing appropriate equipment such as tools and lifts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Basic Math and Reading
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented and Organized
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read measurements from tape or scales
• Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a fire sprinkler, or construction related helper, preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn by paying attention and participating with all that is being asked within all aspects of the fire sprinkler trade
• Assist foreman with installation, service, and trouble-shooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with all its related equipment
• Assist foreman with installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Learn and use project drawings to accurately and entirely interpret and installation requirement details and layout as needed
• Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, frequently climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, layout, keep clean work area, and use appropriate equipment for any specific job such as tools, lifts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED