Sprinkler Fitter Foreman
About The Position
1st FP Sprinkler Companies, LLC is a privately owned fire protection company that designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, and inspects fire protection systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The company has offices in San Antonio, Austin, McAllen, Waco, Houston, Laredo, and College Station. The company is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman for its Waco office to service and update fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings. The work is mainly in new construction environments and may involve exposure to the elements, heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and standing throughout the day. The foreman oversees and delegates work to fitters and helpers to meet project deadlines and schedules. The role participates in an on-call rotation and may require flexible hours, including weekends.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in the fire sprinkler industry installing wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems and fire pumps.
- Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, customer-service ability, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Valid driver's license or identification card; the posting also specifies a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to work on ladders and lifts up to 50 feet tall.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, including on ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 60 feet, and in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet customer requirements.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Experience with power machines, threaders, and other essential tools.
Nice To Haves
- Some electrical work experience.
Responsibilities
- Service and update fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings.
- Oversee, direct, and delegate tasks to fitters and helpers to meet project completion deadlines, scheduling requirements, and project goals.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software or systems, programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Participate in the on-call rotation.
- Maintain truck inventory.
- Adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
Benefits
- Competitive pay; starting pay is dependent on experience.
- Employee health care coverage with no copay or deductible.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Simple IRA plan with employer match.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
