Fire Sprinkler Apprentice at Summit Fire & Security

Middletown, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

48.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pipe Installation, Blueprint Reading, Mechanical Aptitude, Hand Tool Knowledge, Basic Math, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Fabrication, Assembling Piping Systems, Material Measurement, Multitasking

Industry

Fire Protection

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice is to assist in the laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Ideal candidate will be coachable and mechanically inclined. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: * Assist and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following: * Install pipe systems and valves * Cut, thread, assemble and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications * Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units and fittings * Remove and replace worn components. * Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications. * Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications. * Learn proper installation techniques. * Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. Education, Training, Certifications: * HS Diploma or equivalent, required. * Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License. Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: * Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge * Work efficiently with minimal supervision under direction of Sprinkler Technicians * Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required. Communication Skills: * Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. Systems and Software Skills: * Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred. Other Qualifications: * Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. * Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift

Responsibilities

Assist Journeymen in the layout, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler piping systems and fixtures. Learn to interpret blueprints and calculate material measurements to meet product specifications.