Group Leader​/Journeyman

Location:

1004-7th Ave North, Brandon SD. Call us at  or Email Us.

Job Summary: Installing, repairing, and inspecting fire sprinkler systems. The position requires the ability to cut, thread, bend, and install pipe and related materials according to specifications. Management and training of Field Apprentice and customer relations are also responsibilities of a Group Leader/Journeyman.

Job Qualifications:

• Must complete apprentice training within 4 years of date of hire.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to work at unlimited height restriction.
• Have/Maintain Valid Driver’s License – must meet Total Fire Protection minimum requirements.
• Have general knowledge of the construction field.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• The ability to lift up to 100 pounds which includes handling heavy materials, tools, and operating power and hand tools overhead.
• Positive customer service attitude and people skills.
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers in a productive and pleasant manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Carry, lift, or transport steel or plastic pipe and sprinkler fittings.
• Hang pipe, fittings from ceilings by standing on the floor, from a ladder, or aerial work platforms.
• Tighten fittings, couplings, mounting hardware to fixtures using manual and power hand tools.
• Read blueprints per specifications for installation.
• Inspections and preventative maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
• Always follow the Total Fire Protection Safety Handbook rules and regulations.
• Must promote and enforce safe work habits and conditions.
• Follow direct lead of project manager and/or field superintendent.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) of hard hat, safety glasses, full length pants, and fall protection harness (when required).
• Provide the necessary guidance and instruction to field apprentice in aiding in their learning process.
• Coordinate all job site tasks and production with apprentice, field superintendent, purchasing manager, risk and fleet management, and general contractor on-site.
• Follow and administer job site time schedule.

(All Levels of Group Leader/Journeyman – 90 Days probationary period)