Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice

About the Company

Fire Systems of Michigan is an affiliate company of Guardian Fire Protection and a leading provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses and organizations across Michigan for more than 40 years. Located in Novi, Fire Systems of Michigan delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions, including inspection, testing, design, installation, monitoring, and repair across a full range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, kitchen fire suppression, special hazards systems, and exit and emergency lighting. Known for exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and 24/7 emergency support, Fire Systems of Michigan partners with customers across diverse industries to ensure code‑compliant protection for people, property, and assets. Please visit our website, www.firesystemsofmichigan.com, to learn more about us.

About the Opportunity

Fire Systems of Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Lead Fire Sprinkler Inspector to join our team in Novi, MI. This role is responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and national fire safety codes. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, excellent documentation skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Fire Systems of Michigan is currently hiring a Technician Apprentice for the Fire Sprinkler division. This is a great opportunity to learn a growing and in‑demand essential trade. Fire Systems of Michigan will train you to become a licensed, certified Fire Sprinkler Technician. We are looking for hard‑working and hands‑on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand, and it can be a long‑term career with training, certifications and years of quality hard work.

Position Type: Full‑Time. Job Location: Novi, MI and surrounding area.

Pay

This is an hourly position; the pay rate is contingent on experience and background and will be discussed during the interview process. Potential quarterly bonuses are offered. All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am are paid at time‑and‑a‑half for every day of the week.

Qualifications

• A current valid driver's license with 3 or fewer points is required.
• Three years of licensed driving experience is required.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools such as channel locks and pipe wrenches.
• Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.
• Capable and willing to learn and study about the different fire sprinkler systems in order to pass tests and become certified.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12 ft and on lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
• Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write‑up on service work.
• Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre‑tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement