Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician

About the role

Looking for a company that values your expertise, rewards your performance, and provides long-term career growth? Zing is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician to join a growing fire protection team serving commercial customers throughout the Richmond, VA area. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems while working independently and directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of commercial fire sprinkler systems
• Conduct service calls and onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs
• Identify code issues and system non-conformance
• Interpret and apply NFPA 25 requirements during testing and inspections
• Inspect sprinkler heads, valves, water flow devices, and other system components
• Perform fire pump flow testing as needed
• Complete detailed service tickets, inspection reports, and required documentation
• Communicate findings and repair recommendations directly with customers
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on fire sprinkler inspection and repair experience
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes, including NFPA 25
• NICET certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
• Fire pump flow testing experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Valid driver's license with 3 or fewer points
• Minimum 3 years of licensed driving experience
• Ability to work on ladders ranging from 6 to 12 feet and operate lifts
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Comfortable working overhead, in attics, crawl spaces, and confined areas
• Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills
• Organized and capable of managing service tickets and required paperwork

Pay

• $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Additional bonus opportunities for NICET certifications
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Time-and-a-half pay for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 5:00 AM
• Paid 4-hour minimum at time-and-a-half for emergency service calls
• Paid 4-hour minimum at double-time for emergency service calls on recognized holidays
• 8 hours of holiday pay in addition to emergency call compensation

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 Health and Dependent Care Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement