Sprinkler Service Technician

Allied Fire Protection • Pearland, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Responsibilities include directing and participating in trenching and repair of underground mains, ensuring strict compliance with manufacturer requirements for equipment installation, and conducting system testing. The technician is expected to accurately complete all required paperwork, maintain open communication with customers, and perform other assigned duties. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality control, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems which includes fabrication of related piping and the various materials and applicable joining methods
• Understand fire protection installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
• Self-motivated , Ambitious , Interactive , Communicative , Detail-oriented , and Organized
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction

Nice To Haves

• American Fire Sprinkler Association training program designed for fire sprinkler foreman, preferred
• Certified state/federally-accredited Foreman, preferred
• State Backflow testing and repair certification, preferred
• Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
• Nicet II & III certification, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a fire sprinkler helper, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a fire sprinkler apprentice/fitter, preferred

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Installation, service, and trouble-shooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with all its related equipment
• When applicable, direct and/or participate in the trenching and repair of underground mains including backfilling and tamping
• Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems
• Ensure that all equipment; including any specialty valves and fire pumps are installed in strict compliance with manufacture’s requirements
• Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system
• Ensure required certifications are complete
• Maintain open communication with the customer and provide information to the customer as required
• Perform all other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

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