Fire Sprinkler Fitter

pyebarkerfire; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Ownership Plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is hiring a field installer to set up and certify sprinkler and life safety systems in compliance with NFPA codes. You will review blueprints, coordinate with engineers, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

The role requires a sprinkler fitter license, NICET pursuit within the first year, and strong communication skills for site reporting and customer interactions. Travel to various job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sprinkler industry experience.
• Sprinkler Fitter License/ Certification required.
• NICET certification to be pursued within first year and maintained.
• Excellent written and oral communication and customer service orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a team or independently.
• Clean driving record with reliable transportation; flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/out of town.

Responsibilities

• Install and certify life safety systems and devices per local and national codes.
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine system locations and placement.
• Meet with engineers and site contacts to report work status and completion.
• Verify integrity of all work and ensure full compliance with NFPA standards.
• Maintain accurate records and provide documentation after testing and certification.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment; report defects promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service oriented

Education

Sprinkler Fitter License/Certification

NICET certification within first year

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

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

This position is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Installers are responsible for general assigned installation activities such as installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the installation of sprinkler/life safety systems and related components.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and tests prior to a building's tenant arrivals.
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine system locations and placement.
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
• Install equipment according to national sprinkler and life safety codes and installation standards
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building's sprinkler system. Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• A minimum of 3 years of sprinkler industry experience is required.
• Sprinkler Fitter License/ Certification required.
• NICET certification shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Compensation:

$50,000 - $70,000 annually DOE

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
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.