sprinkler fitter

Fire-Tech Sprinklers Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A sprinkler installation company is seeking a skilled professional to install and maintain sprinkler systems in both commercial and residential settings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and hold relevant certifications. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise other workers. The position is permanent and offers various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in sprinkler installation.
• Understanding of safety regulations and tools required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain sprinkler system components.
• Supervise and train junior workers.
• Test and repair systems as needed.

Skills

Install sprinkler heads

Schedule materials

Liaise with management

Installs valves and alarms

Service and repair systems

Supervise workers

Test system for leaks

Read blueprints

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Sprinkler System Installer Trade Certification

Sprinkler System Installer Red Seal Certificate

Driver's License

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview

Duration of the employment: Permanent
Work language: English
Work hours: 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• At heights
• Wet / damp
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
• Schedule materials, tools and personnel
• Liaise with management, engineers and other trades
• 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
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Sprinkler System Installer Trade Certification
• Sprinkler System Installer Red Seal Certificate
• Driver's License
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits