fire sprinkler fitter

Ecofire Sprinklers ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection service provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled worker to install and maintain sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include supervising apprentices, testing systems for leaks, and ensuring all installations meet safety standards. This is a full-time permanent position with varying work locations.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in sprinkler installation.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain sprinkler systems.
• Supervise and instruct apprentices.
• Test systems for leaks and ensure proper functionality.

Skills

At heights

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• At heights
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
• Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
• Schedule materials, tools and personnel
• Liaise with management, engineers and other trades
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Instruct apprentices
• Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
• Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
• Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
• Service and repair sprinkler system
• Supervise other workers
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
• Select type and size of pipe required
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees