Sprinkler Fitter

Summary:  

To lay out, assemble, install, takeover, retrofit and/or service wet and dry sprinkler systems, backflow devices, pumps, and other related equipment. Resolve and/or troubleshoot problems in a timely and efficient manner, be on-call for after-hours or weekend emergencies, and perform installation work on an as-needed basis. Duties assigned will be performed in a timely manner to meet all company standards as well as any applicable Federal, State, or Local codes. 

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform installation, takeover, or retrofit per design 

• Interface sprinkler system with fire alarm system or monitoring device 

• Capable for troubleshooting, identifying, and repairing systems as required to meet state and local codes  

• Perform test(s) to verify correct function system-wide 

• Visually inspect all system components, connections, links, heads, pumps, and valves, and configuration of system installation 

• Interface with customers to explain work to be performed, answer their questions and address their concerns in a knowledgeable and respectful manner  

• Keep vehicle neat, clean and organized at all times 

• Perform routine inventory checks of tools, equipment, parts, devices and paperwork 

• Completes all required paperwork such as inspection reports, S.O.'s, timesheets, etc. thoroughly, neatly and submits completed paperwork daily. 

• Attends all required company meetings. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

  

Experience and Skills:  

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent   

• Required: Valid Driver's License and clean driving record  

• Required: 5+ years related experience  

• Preferred: Sprinkler Apprenticeship program graduate,   

• Preferred: Advanced Technical School Training  

• Preferred Certification: NICET Level 2  

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs  

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision  

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty  

• Mechanical skills and aptitude  

• Proficient in basic computer skills  

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills  

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).  Able to interact with all levels being served  

• Able to adapt behavior to different people and situations.  Be flexible by adjusting interpersonal approaches appropriate to the manager/employee  

Physical Demands: 

• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. 

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 

• Frequently required to stand and talk or hear, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. 

• Must be able to climb ladders and work heights. 

• Occasionally lift up to one hundred (100) pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Regular and Timely Attendance   

• Must pass initial and random substance abuse tests  

Work Environment:  

• Normally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in high, precarious places. 

• Exposure to wet and humid conditions, airborne particles and confined spaces.