Fire Sprinkler Journeyman

About the role

Build your career with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, an industry-leading company dedicated to protecting lives and achieving your dreams. As a Fire Sprinkler Journeyman, you'll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Install fire sprinkler systems, piping, and associated equipment according to blueprints, local codes, and safety regulations.
• Inspect, test, and repair existing fire sprinkler systems to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the layout and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Ensure all installations meet local, state, and national fire codes.
• Diagnose issues with malfunctioning sprinkler systems, identify the root cause, and implement effective solutions.
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents on the job site, ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
• Pick and sort of pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades.
• Sort and stage fire sprinkler pipe and materials.
• Clean and prep sprinkler pipe for installation.
• Haul pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location.
• Measure, cut and groove/thread sprinkler pipe to specifications.
• Cut and drill penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Inspect tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed per Foreman’s direction.
• Assist with inventory of construction materials on job sights and office/shop areas.
• Maintain a clean job site that could include sweeping, picking up loose materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, removing shavings from oiler, replacing threading machine cardboard/plywood, wiping down oil spray.
• Drive company vehicles (½ and ¾ ton pickups).
• Follow compliance with any stipulations set by the General Contractor enabling onsite installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• DOL JM status preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in the Fire Sprinkler field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule.
• Team-oriented focus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at excessive heights.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy pipe daily (10-40 lbs frequently and 50-75 lbs occasionally).
• Bending and squatting frequently and for long periods of time.
• Reaching and performing work above shoulder level frequently and for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.

Pay and Benefits

$28/hr - $35/hr (Depending on Experience)
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and career development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.