Commercial Sprinkler Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection seeks a Sprinkler Service Technician (Fitter) in Houston. The role involves installing and repairing fire sprinkler systems, maintaining high standards of service, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have significant field experience and knowledge of industry codes, along with a focus on teamwork and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Training and education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in field installation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• Ability to train others in using trade appropriate tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on fire sprinkler systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints for installation.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Fire system design

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

Pipe threaders

Saws

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Founded in 1984, Firetrol is the leader in fire protection & life safety services. We are currently seeking an Sprinkler Service Technician (Fitter) for our Commercial operation to support a diverse portfolio of service. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Builds relationships with current customers by delivering on our promises and creates new relationships with potential customers in a proactive manner, promoting all of our services. Join our team of over 1,100 of the best Fire Protection Professionals in the industry.

Execute complex service tasks or services on a wide range of mechanical product lines. Identifies and resolves complex troubleshooting issues. Provides guidance to more junior level technicians as needed.

• Perform service and repairs on fire sprinkler systems.
• Complete service acknowledgements electronically via ServiceTrade.
• Provide detailed comments in ServiceTrade of the service/repairs you made and take pictures before and after.
• Installation of new, retrofits, and tenant improvement type projects
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other field installers and helpers
• Read and interpret blueprints, in order to install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
• Cut, thread, and groove pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws and pipe threaders.

Requirements

• At least four (4) years experience in field installation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems as well as backflow and fire pumps
• Experience with installation of underground piping but not required.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings
• Ability to use trade appropriate tools to perform daily pipe fitting duties efficiently and safety
• Ability to train others to use trade appropriate tools efficiently and safely.
• Knowledge of the fire protection industry
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standard.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term , generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.