Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician

About the company

Elite Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses in the Columbus and Cincinnati regions of Ohio for more than 30 years. With locations in Columbus and Blanchester, Elite Fire delivers end‑to‑end services including inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, emergency and exit lighting, backflow prevention, and commercial kitchen and hood suppression systems. Known for its service‑driven culture, clear communication, and 24/7 emergency support, Elite Fire helps customers stay safe, compliant, and inspection‑ready.

About the opportunity

Elite Fire Services is currently seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician for our Fire Sprinkler Department. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair sprinkler systems for established customers on a scheduled basis and must be able for on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct service calls, performing onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs of customers' fire sprinkler systems, identifying code issues and non‑conformance issues
• Interpret and apply NFPA 25 codes during testing and inspections
• Willing to become or currently NICET certified in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems
• Perform fire pump flow tests (preferred, but not required)
• Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely service tickets and reports
• Communicate with customers to explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary

Qualifications

• Current valid driver's license with 3 or fewer points
• Three years of licensed driving experience
• Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire sprinkler systems
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes
• Comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12 ft and on lifts
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs, work overhead, and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
• Well organized and able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed

Pay

Pay is hourly and negotiable dependent on candidate experience. Any hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am are paid at time‑and‑a‑half for every day of the week. Emergency service calls carry a paid 4‑hour minimum at time‑and‑a‑half. Emergency service calls on recognized holidays carry a paid 4‑hour minimum at double time, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 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