Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Sciens Building Solutions; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Fitter to install all forms of fire sprinkler systems and components in Gainesville, FL. The role requires reading blueprints, installing piping, and coordinating with designers, project managers, and general contractors to ensure quality and code compliance.

Two years of Fire and Life Safety experience and active Sprinkler Apprentice involvement are preferred.

Competenze

• Two years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled in Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Active pursuit of state required certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Mansioni

• Read and interpret blueprints to install piping.
• Install new, retrofit, and tenant-improvement projects.
• Cut, thread, and groove pipe to specs with appropriate tools.
• Coordinate with onsite contractors to resolve conflicts.
• Assist with job scheduling and progress with emphasis on quality.
• Modify designs to meet code compliance.
• Provide guidance to other field installers and helpers.
• Follow Sciens safety programs and procedures.

Conoscenze

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

NFPA knowledge

Team coordination

Quality focus

Code compliance

Tool use

Training others

OSHA 10

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Pipe threaders

Safety equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Fitter to provide installation services of all forms of fire sprinkler systems and components. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of NFPA-based fire sprinkler systems. The ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with the Designer, Project Manager, and General Contractor is an integral part of this position.

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

• Read and interpret blueprints in order to install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
• Install new, retrofits, and tenant improvement type projects.
• Cut, thread, and groove pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws and pipe threaders.
• Work and coordinate with various onsite contractors and trades to resolve coordination conflicts in the field.
• Assist with job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Modify designs appropriately as needed and in accordance with code compliance.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other field installers and helpers.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.

What We Like About You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Enrolled in and actively going through Sprinkler Apprentice Program.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• Strong understanding of all sprinkler system components and how they work.
• Experience with installation of underground piping preferred but not required.
• Intermediate understanding of NFPA 13 code requirements.
• Ability to read and install from fire system design drawings and documentation, including system zoning.
• Ability to use trade appropriate tools to perform daily pipe fitting duties efficiently and safely.
• Ability to train others to use trade appropriate tools efficiently and safely.
• Certified in backflow inspection and repair preferred.
• Actively pursuing state required certifications.
• Job or site-specific equipment certifications as determined by the business.
• Product specific certifications as determined by the business.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills
• 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.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• 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.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.