Fire Sprinkler Journeyman

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Install fire sprinkler systems, piping, and associated equipment according to blueprints, local codes, and safety regulations.
• Inspect, test, and repair existing fire sprinkler systems to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the layout and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Ensure all installations meet local, state, and national fire codes.
• Diagnose issues with malfunctioning sprinkler systems, identify the root cause, and implement effective solutions.
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents on the job site, ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the layout and installation of sprinkler systems.
• This position could require overnight travel with the possibility of extended stays out of the local area. 
• Picking and sorting of pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades.
• Sorting and staging fire sprinkler pipe and materials.
• Cleaning and prepping sprinkler pipe for installation.
• Hauling pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location.
• Load and/or unloading trucks manually or with motorized lifts.
• Measuring, cutting and grooving/threading sprinkler pipe to specifications.
• Cutting and drilling penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Inspecting tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed per Foreman’s direction.
• Assisting with inventory of construction materials on job sights and office/shop areas.
• Maintaining a clean job site that could include sweeping, picking up loose materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, removing shavings from oiler, replacing threading machine cardboard/plywood, wiping down oil spray.
• Driving company vehicles (½ and ¾ ton pickups).
• Following compliance with any stipulations set by the General Contractor enabling onsite installation.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:  

• High school diploma or GED.
• DOL JM status preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in the Fire Sprinkler field.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule.
• Team oriented focus.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at excessive heights.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders.  
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy pipe daily (10-40 lbs frequently and 50-75 lbs occasionally).  
• Bending and squatting frequently and for long periods of time. 
• Reaching and performing work above shoulder level frequently and for long periods of time. 
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.  
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.  

Pay:

• $28/hr - $35/hr (Depending on Experience)