Associate Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

Sciens Building Solutions; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off plan and holidays

401(k) matching

Short term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Professional career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Sprinkler Helper to learn and assist with installation and service of all forms of fire sprinkler systems. This role offers early career growth in the fire/life safety industry and requires a willingness to learn.

Ideal candidates are motivated, able to work with tools, and eager to enroll in the Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship while traveling to nearby job sites. OSHA 10 and a valid driver’s license are pluses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to enroll in Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program and grow in the field.
• Self-starter; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willing to travel to local job site locations.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sprinkler Service Technicians with installation and service of overhead sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and standpipes.
• Attend and participate in weekly job site safety meetings.
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints to install piping.
• Communicate with contractors to keep projects on time and budget.
• Comply with Sciens safety programs and policies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Blueprint reading

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Sprinkler Helper to learn and assist with the installation and service of all forms of fire sprinkler systems and services. This is a key position for our growing team and requires someone who is interested in learning the fire sprinkler trade and a desire to start a career in the exciting and sustainable fire/life safety industry.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well)!

• Assist Sprinkler Service Technicians with coordination and installation of overhead sprinkler systems, fire pumps, standpipes, and hose systems.
• Attend and participate in weekly job site safety meetings.
• Learn and assist in reading and interpreting blueprints, to help install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
• Occasionally communicate with various contractors and trades to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to enroll in Sprinkler Fitter apprentice program and grow within the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Self-starter; able to work independently but also demonstrate the ability to be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willing to learn how to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, and project schedules.
• Willing to learn how to thread and groove pipe.
• Willing to travel to local job site locations.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Able to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $40-$50 per hour, final offer based on experience

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you.

"Sciens" is Latin for "knowledgeable and skilled." We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world- protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.