Fire Sprinkler Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

Summit Fire & Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Career advancement

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Austin, TX, is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice to assist in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and fixtures. Ideal candidates are coachable, mechanically inclined, and able to read blueprints with supervision.

This role offers hands-on training under Sprinkler Technician Journeymen and opportunities for certification progress. The position emphasizes safety, problem solving, and teamwork, with expectations to travel

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License.
• Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge.
• Read and follow blueprints to meet product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following.
• Install pipe systems and valves
• Cut, thread, assemble and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications
• Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units and fittings
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
• Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications
• Learn proper installation techniques.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Math skills

English communication

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Fire Sprinkler License enrollment

Job description

Summit Fire & Security in Austin, TX, is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice to assist in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and fixtures. Ideal candidates are coachable, mechanically inclined, and able to read blueprints with supervision.

This role offers hands-on training under Sprinkler Technician Journeymen and opportunities for certification progress. The position emphasizes safety, problem solving, and teamwork, with expectations to travel