Sprinkler Service Assistant

This position will be responsible to assist in the repairs and installation of wet, dry, pre-action and deluge fire protection piping, valves and accessories for commercial, some residential buildings, and industrial applications in compliance with current codes.

• Assists Sprinkler Service Technician and/or Foreman with service, trouble‑shooting and installing fire sprinkler systems.
• Assist with threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, hanging pipe, replacing valves and tearing apart and rebuilding valves.
• Report any deficiencies found in our system:
  Building Reports (BR).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

• Able to work on lifts/ladders up to 60 feet
• Able to read and understand blueprints
• Experience using power and hand tools
• Positive customer relations experience and skills.
• Must have a positive and respectful attitude and maintain good working relationships with management staff and employees.
• Must maintain good driving record (insurable through our insurance carrier) for driving to/from job sites.
• Willing to continue to learn and grow with new technology.

• Minimum 1- 3 years’ experience working witih copper piping and/or tubing
• Familiar with wet, dry pre-action and deluge systems preferred
• Knowledge of using a pro-press
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain Maryland and Virginia security technician license as required. Paid for by ARK.

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.