Fire Sprinkler Fitter

• Location 5005 Business Park North,Bakersfield, CA, 93309,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $45.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non Exempt - Full Time
• Manage Others No

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary insurance plans
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Perpetual, persistent, and pertinent training
• Opportunity for growth

As a full-time, onsite Fire Sprinkler Fitter at RLH Fire Protection Inc., you will perform the installation of fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Acting as self-starting and safety-oriented fitter, with an active Cal Fire card your precision and expertise will contribute to the safety and effectiveness of various projects.

• Assembly, installation, alterations, and repairs of pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, air, steam, or other liquids and gases.
• Up to but not limited to the maintenance, modifications, and cleaning of pipe systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate and articulate job needs
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Basic math and measurement knowledge
• Have a working knowledge of proper care and use of tools
• Valid driver's license and ability to present personal car insurance
• Be willing to work out of town with occasional overnight stays

• Ability to understand and identify the characteristics of wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Understanding of when each of the four primary fire system types as well as specialty systems should be utilized
• Ability to describe how various sprinklers, pipe, valves, and water flow devices are used in above ground applications and the three primary system piping configurations
• Understands the principles of sprinkler system earthquake protection through seismic bracing and restraint, and formulas used to calculate sprinkler protection areas
• Understands and can identify special architectural protection requirements around features such as cloud ceilings, soffits and other obstructive structural and decorative building components
• Can identify and understand occupancy and commodity classification requirements
• Can identify and understand component and hardware requirements for fire sprinklers, hangers, and brace components
• Can identify and understand piping system installation requirements and identify different types of hazards

• Ability to carry/move tools and equipment up to 75lb.
• Continuous walking, standing, squatting, and lifting
• Ability to work in varying outdoor temperatures, and indoor cold temperatures depending on cold box/freezer temps
• Ability to work in confined spaces

2 years of relevant job experience required

• High Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Combination of experience and education may substitute education requirements

Pay rate: $20.00-$45.00 per hour

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Division Manager

Supervisory:
This position does not have any direct reporting employees.

Disclaimer:
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the RLH Fire Protection, Inc.