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.