Sprinkler Installation Technician

Encore Fire Protection • Allentown, PA

89d

About The Position

Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Florida. With a team of over 2,400 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen. Our continued growth and success have created a need for a Sprinkler Installation Technician to work out of our Allentown, PA location. Position Summary: Responsible for laying out, assembling and installing fire protection equipment to include fire sprinkler systems per NFPA and manufacturer guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Industry experience preferred
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation with willingness to travel within the state of Pennsylvania.
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of complex blueprints and solid written and verbal skills
• Familiarity with the national fire codes
• Thorough knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and the necessary tools
• Ability to work in a wide variety of conditions, including heights up to 30 feet or more and also be able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience in lift operations and OSHA guidelines
• Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread and groove pipe
• Install conduit and run stainless steel cable
• Install sprinkler systems
• Lay out system installations per manufacture’s guidelines
• Read, research and identify project needs prior to job start
• Read and interpret vendors manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform required installations
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing installations
• Complete and accurately record required information onto field reports
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty installations
• Responsible for maintaining all documentation and reports associated with daily work
• Evaluate customer sites for additional equipment and services that customer may require or that Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection may provide
• Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs
• Work in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Benefits

• Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan
• Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events
• Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in New England

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees