Fire Sprinkler Fitter

VSC Internal Job Board; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Company cell phone

Life insurance

Boot allowance

Professional development

EAP

Job summary

VSC Fire & Security in Virginia Beach, Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Sprinkler Fitter. The role involves installing and testing fire suppression equipment following designed plans, while maintaining safety standards on job sites.

You will coordinate materials, communicate with supervisors, and guide helpers to meet deadlines. A valid license and pipefitting experience are required for growth and advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• One year of pipefitting experience related to fire sprinkler systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Read plans and identify safety signage and color coding.

Responsibilities

• Install and test fire suppression equipment per designed plans.
• Maintain safety procedures on all job sites per policies.
• Manage materials delivered to site and coordinate with supervisors.
• Direct and inspect helpers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Plans reading

Attention to detail

Background checks

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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

What we offer:

• Excellent pay $22.00 - $32.00 based on experience
• Overtime eligible
• 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
• Employee apparel program
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Boot Allowance
• 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.