Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Job Summary

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 candidates will be coachable and mechanically inclined.

About the Role

Summit Fire & Security 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.

Responsibilities

• Aid and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following tasks:
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License
• 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
• Effective reading, writing, and communication in English with employees and customers
• Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
• 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

• Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel is required
• Frequent exposure to hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards
• Occasional exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces
• Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

About Us

We are 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?

Core Values

• PIPE - Passionate about life safety
• INTEGRITY - Do the right thing
• PARTNERSHIP - Work in partnership with our customers and community
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Constantly strive for operational excellence (Do things right)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.