Fire Sprinkler Technician

Impact Fire Services Lead Technician

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

Responsible for inspection, service and repair of Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge and Foam systems;
Testing, rebuilding and/or replacing Backflow Prev enters. Responsible for identifying trouble areas and performing service in an efficient and professional manner to ensure that sprinkler systems are operating properly. We seek a self-motivated, customer service-oriented lead technician. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and a good communicator. This important position will establish a rapport and build positive relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform fire sprinkler inspections and services per NFPA and engineering guidelines.
• Inspect and service wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all sprinkler systems components.
• Repair, replace and rebuild backflow prev enters as necessary.
• Verify proper communication with monitoring station when working on a monitored system after repair.
• Perform system tests to verify alarm & sprinkler systems are working properly upon completion of repair.
• Report Deficiencies to Department Manager.

Job, Inventory, and Vehicle Preparation Duties:

• Prepare sprinkler pipe, using threader when needed, and stock truck with inventory required to perform the job.
• Work efficiently and utilize resources to complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep work truck clean and organized.
• Manage inventory and tools for each job to assure proper parts and tools are on hand.
• Collaborate with general contractors as necessary.
• Complete NFPA certification and life safety testing, maintaining current knowledge of NFPA code.

Essential Functions:

• Perform disassembly, inspection and repair of sprinkler and backflow valves (once receiving license).
• Verify proper communication with monitoring station when working on a monitored system after repair.
• Perform system tests to verify alarm & sprinkler systems are working properly upon completion of repair.
• Perform visual inspection of sprinkler and fire suppression systems checking the systems components from ground level.
• Perform inspection of wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems.
• Exercise, turn, and lubricate sprinkler system valves.
• Read gauges and record information, noting deficiencies and ensuring pressures are within acceptable levels.
• Run main drain tests on all risers.
• Perform testing of control valve function.
• Trip, observe, and reset Dry Valves.
• Test RP, DC, & RVB Backflow system functions and note deficiencies.
• Perform water flow testing on sprinkler system.
• Prepare sprinkler pipe, using threader when needed, and stock truck with inventory required to perform the job.
• Complete NFPA certification and life safety testing,…