Fire Sprinkler Technician

About the role

At Encore Fire Protection, we are proud to be the east coast's largest full-service fire protection company, serving over 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we provide innovative, customized fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm solutions that protect lives and properties every day. Our goal is to deliver superior experience to those who trust us to safeguard what matters most. We are passionate about continuous growth, innovation, and maintaining a culture that thrives on success and commitment to safety. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and test wet systems, dry systems, deluge systems, fire pumps, standpipes, backflow preventers, hydrants, and related components.
• Select the proper pipe type, size, fittings, and equipment based on project requirements.
• Inspect work sites to identify obstacles and ensure installations do not compromise structural integrity.
• Cut, thread, groove, solder, and assemble metal and nonmetal pipes including steel, copper, and plastic.
• Connect pipes using threaded, soldered, grooved, or cemented joints and secure them with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
• Operate machinery and test systems to ensure proper installation and full operational performance.
• Follow company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and jobsite rules at all times.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
• Work at heights using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding and lift up to 100 pounds as needed.
• Travel overnight when required for specific projects.

What You Bring To The Table

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of experience as a Fire Sprinkler Technician or related mechanical trade experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 14, piping networks, valves, and system layouts.
• Able to operate a Rigid 300 threader, groover, and common installation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layout drawings accurately.
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable team player with strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• You have trade school training in plumbing, pipefitting, construction, or mechanical systems.