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. 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 organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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 other is 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
- 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
- Work Environment: Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel is required. Employee will frequently be required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, standing on hard surfaces, and electrical hazards frequently. Employees will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, moving machinery, uneven and slippery surfaces. Employee 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 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.