Fire Sprinkler Fitter

About the role

The Fire Sprinkler Fitter position at Sciens Building Solutions involves installing, retrofitting, and improving fire sprinkler systems and components. This role requires a strong understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements and the ability to work independently with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
• Install new, retrofits, and tenant improvement type projects.
• Perform tasks such as cutting, threading, and grooving pipe according to specifications.
• Work and coordinate with various onsite contractors and trades to resolve coordination issues.
• Assist with job scheduling and job progress, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Modify designs as needed to comply with code requirements.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other field installers and helpers.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and company safety programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled in and actively going through a Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• Strong understanding of all sprinkler system components and their functions.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to read and install from fire system design drawings and documentation.
• Experience with installation of underground piping preferred but not required.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to read and install from fire system design drawings and documentation, including system zoning.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to use trade appropriate tools to perform daily pipe fitting duties efficiently and safely.
• Ability to train others to use trade appropriate tools efficiently and safely.
• Certified in backflow inspection and repair preferred.
• Job or site-specific equipment certifications as determined by the business.
• Product specific certifications as determined by the business.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled in and actively going through a Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• Strong understanding of all sprinkler system components and their functions.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to read and install from fire system design drawings and documentation.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to use trade appropriate tools to perform daily pipe fitting duties efficiently and safely.
• Ability to train others to use trade appropriate tools efficiently and safely.
• Certified in backflow inspection and repair preferred.
• Job or site-specific equipment certifications as determined by the business.
• Product specific certifications as determined by the business.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

Skills

• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Installing fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinating with contractors and trades.
• Modifying designs as needed.
• Training others.
• Using trade appropriate tools.
• Complying with industry standard procedures.
• Understanding NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Interpreting fire system design drawings.
• Working independently.
• Obtaining certifications.
• Working under tight deadlines.
• Traveling overnight.

Benefits

Sciens Building Solutions offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, a paid time off plan and holidays, a 401(k) matching program, short term and long-term disability, medical, dental, and vision plans with options, life insurance, a company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle, professional career development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$40.00 - $48.00 per hour DOE

Schedule

Nightly travel may be required.