Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee

VSC Fire & Security; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Referral bonus

Parental leave

EAP

NICET test reimbursement

Training opportunities

PPE provided

Job summary

VSC Fire & Security in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee to join our skilled team.

You will support installation and testing of fire protection systems under supervision, learn pipe cutting and threading, and contribute to clean-up and material handling on job sites. This entry-level role offers safety training, advancement opportunities, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site cleanup, unloading and staging materials.
• Learn pipe cutting and threading; assist installation and testing under supervision.
• Operate in a safety-sensitive environment with PPE.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to grow

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 Springfield, Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee.

What we offer:

• Excellent pay $18.00 - $28.00 based on experience
• 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:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• 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:

• Under the direction of a supervisor, the Sprinkler Helper will participate in site clean-up, unloading materials, staging materials, and distributing materials.
• Will learn to cut and thread pipe and will perform tasks of installation and testing of the system under supervision.
• This role is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities that could entail the use of motor vehicles, mobile equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and utilizing lift equipment.

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.