Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works under direct supervision and demonstrates safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Assists with materials handling, installation of materials, devices and equipment.
• Specific Tasks Include:
• Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions at the job site.
• Maintain the job site in a safe, neat and orderly condition.
• Handle and stage materials, equipment and tools.
• Absorb responsibility for sprinkler system layout and installation.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Operate cutting and threading machine (Rigid 300).
• Absorb responsibility for cable tray installations, device installations, and lighting connections.
• Receive On-the-job learning (OJL) as part of the apprenticeship program.
• Attend class & make satisfactory progress with apprenticeship program completion.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Possess the ability to read and interpret instructions, sprinkler drawings, & manuals.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
• Legally operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Job requires working in all elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.).
• Must keep work tools with them at all times (tape measure, channel lock pliers, level, etc.).
• Use all types of ladders including step ladders up to 14’feet, “A” Frame and all size extension ladders and relocate a 12’ ladder by one’s self.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and cat walks and be able to work in restricted areas.
• Wear protective personal equipment (PPE).

Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Provide I-9 documents to establish work eligibility.
• Evidence of High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript, if necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• DD 214 (if veteran).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, physical and background check.
• Able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, push, pull & reach overhead.
• Able to work at least 40 hour weeks and overtime and night shift, as needed.
• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Constant moving on your feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.

Working Conditions

• Job requires working in all elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.).
• Must keep work tools with them at all times (tape measure, channel lock pliers, level, etc.).
• Use all types of ladders including step ladders up to 14’feet, “A” Frame and all size extension ladders and relocate a 12’ ladder by one’s self.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and cat walks and be able to work in restricted areas.
• Wear protective personal equipment (PPE).

Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Provide I-9 documents to establish work eligibility.
• Evidence of High School Diploma or GED; high school transcript, if necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• DD 214 (if veteran).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, physical and background check.
• Able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, push, pull & reach overhead.
• Able to work at least 40 hour weeks and overtime and night shift, as needed.
• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Constant moving on your feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.