Fire Sprinkler Technician

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter (RME-I Required)

Company: JM Electronic Engineering Inc.

Location:

Pflugerville, TX (Office-based, servicing surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-time (8-hour shift, Monday–Friday)

Schedule:

Includes an On-Call rotation with Double Pay

• Being self‑motivated and self‑reliant.
• Technical savviness and a strong appetite for continuous learning.
• Enjoying hands‑on work and critical problem‑solving.

• Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
• Completion of OSHA 10‑Hour training.
• Mastering the basics of pipe fitting and learning to read/comprehend installation drawings.
• Developing a strong working understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance.

• License:
  Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee – Inspector) license.
• Experience:
  
  2 years minimum of fire sprinkler fitting, inspection and/or service.
• Education:
  
  High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required).
• Age:
  Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write, and speak English; well‑developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Traits:
  Dependability, strong personal values, and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.

• System Installation:
  Install overhead steel piping (wet, dry, pre‑action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems) as well as residential systems (CPVC and copper).
• Underground & Valves:
  Install and service underground pipes (private fire mains, hydrants, pits, control valves) and system riser components (alarm valves, dry pipe valves, backflow prev enters).
• Fabrication & Assembly:
  Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact specifications. Assemble and secure pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing.
• Testing & Inspection:
  Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and visual observations to ensure full code compliance.