The Fire Sprinkler Fitter/Inspector is responsible for independently performing inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. This position requires demonstrated technical competency and the ability to complete standard jobs without direct supervision. The technician is expected to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Independently perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
- Review blueprints/drawings to determine system locations and placement.
- Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
- Install equipment according to national sprinkler and life safety codes and installation standards.
- Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
- Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s sprinkler system. Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
- Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed.
- If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle.
- Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
- Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education/Qualification:
- A minimum of 3 years of sprinkler industry experience is required.
- CA Sprinkler Fitter License/ Certification required.
- NICET certification shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
- Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
- Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
- Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
- Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
- Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Compensation:
- $40 - $55 depending on experience
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent pay
- 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 for all eligible full-time employees
