Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Pye-Barker Fire Safety, LLC; Gering (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fire safety company as a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice! This exciting role involves hands-on training in installing, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems. You'll gain valuable experience while working under supervision at various job sites, learning to use essential tools, and developing skills that will pave the way for your career in fire safety. The company offers excellent pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan with employer match. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems.
• Pick and sort materials for construction projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Blueprint Reading

Physical Strength

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Motorized Lifts

Job description

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Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Apply locations: Rapid Fire - Gering, Rapid Fire - Kearney

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR108330

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will perform tasks at various job sites and develop the skills necessary to install, test, repair, and maintain fire sprinkler systems under supervision. The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will be expected to use a variety of hand and power tools and will become familiar with trade-specific materials related to the projects they are working.

This position will require overnight travel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Picking and sorting of pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades.
• Sorting and staging fire sprinkler pipe and materials.
• Cleaning and prepping sprinkler pipe for installation.
• Hauling pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location.
• Responsible for loading and/or unloading trucks manually or with motorized lifts. The Sprinkler Division Apprentice will not be allowed to operate lifts until properly trained.
• Measuring, cutting and grooving sprinkler pipe to specifications.
• Cutting and drilling penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Inspecting tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed and per Foreman’s direction.
• Assisting with inventory of construction materials on job sites and office/shop areas.
• Maintaining a clean job site that includes tasks like sweeping, picking up loose materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, removing shavings from oiler, replacing threading machine cardboard/plywood, wiping down oil spray or other tasks as needed or directed.
• Reading blueprints.
• Driving company vehicles (½ and ¾ ton pickups).
• Climbing ladders to assist with installation of sprinkler pipe.
• Compliance with any stipulations set by the General contractor enabling onsite installation.
• Studying and testing to meet the Apprenticeship Program requirements and time-sensitive benchmarks.
• Apprentices may be asked to install larger or specific portions of the sprinkler project under the supervision of a Project Foreman.
• This position could require overnight travel with the possibility of extended stays out of the local area.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule.
• Team-oriented focus.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at excessive heights.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy pipe daily (10-40 lbs frequently and 50-75 lbs occasionally).
• Bending and squatting frequently and for long periods of time.
• Reaching and performing work above shoulder level frequently and for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.