Fire Sprinkler Fitter

VSC Fire & Security; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Company device

Paid vacation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Referral bonus

Parental leave

EAP

PPE provided

Training & advancement

Job summary

VSC Fire & Security in Dallas, TX is hiring a Sprinkler Fitter to install and test fire suppression systems in commercial settings. You will read blueprints, assemble piping, and coordinate with site supervisors to ensure adherence to codes and project timelines.

We offer great pay based on experience, company-provided PPE, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Growth opportunities through hands-on training and advancement paths are available.

Qualifications

• One year of pipefitting experience related to fire sprinkler systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read plans and recognize safety color codes.
• Commitment to professional development and growth.
• Pass background checks and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and test fire suppression equipment per design plans and relay changes as needed.
• Maintain safety procedures on all job sites according to company policies.
• Manage materials delivered to site and coordinate with field supervisors.
• Direct and inspect helpers to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Reading plans/drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Background checks

Driver's license

Job description

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security systems.

The company was founded in 1958 on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, with integrity and reliability at the center of everything we do. As the premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast, VSC Fire & Security provides every customer with comprehensive solutions through outstanding design, efficient installation, reliable service and repair, and thorough inspections.

VSC Fire & Security in Dallas, Texas is seeking candidates for the position of Sprinkler Fitter.

What we offer:

• Excellent pay $22.50 - $32.50 and up based on experience
• Company cell phone and/or tablet for applicable positions
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• NICET certification test reimbursement
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

What you need:

• One (1) year of experience in pipefitting, relating to fire sprinkler systems and fire protection codes and standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to read plans, documents, and ability to discern colors for safety signage.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
• Desirable (but not required!):
  • Experience in the construction, plumbing, or fire protection industry.
  • General working knowledge of industrial and/or commercial installation methods.
  • Ability to read and comprehend drawings.

What you will do:

• Install and test fire suppression equipment, following designed plans, and communicate needed design changes to fit site requirements within a group or independently under a supervisor.
• Maintain proper Risk Management and Safety procedures on all job sites per VSC policies.
• Responsible for materials delivered to site, for minor fabrication, communication with Field Supervisors and owners.
• Direct, inspect, and verify the work of assigned helpers and apprentices to meet deadlines.

VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace.

As set forth in VSC Fire & Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury