Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter

Located at 1004-7th Ave North, Brandon, SD. Call us at  or email us.

Installing, repairing, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems. The position requires the ability to cut, thread, bend, and install pipe and related materials according to specifications.

• 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.

• 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.
• Learn how to read blueprints per specifications for installation.
• Learn how to do inspections and preventative maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
• Always follow the Total Fire Protection Safety Handbook rules and regulations.
• 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).

(All Levels of Apprentice – 90 Days probationary period)