Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Job Description

The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice is to assist in the laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Ideal candidate will be coachable and mechanically inclined.

• Assist and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following:
• Install pipe systems and valves
• Cut, thread, assemble and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications
• Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units and fittings
• Remove and replace worn components
• Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications
• Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications
• Learn proper installation techniques
• Other duties may be assigned

• Education, Training,
  
  Certifications:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License
• Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
  • Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge
  • Work efficiently with minimal supervision under direction of Sprinkler Technicians
  • Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train others required
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  • Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers
• Systems and Software
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
  • Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
• Physical &
  
  Work Environment Requirements :
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties
• Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift up to 75lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods, see in color and at close and far distances, peripheral, depth, adjust focus, balance, crouch, drive, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Work Environment:
  • Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel required. Must work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, electrical hazards, chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces. Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you! Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc.

(Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic…