Fire Alarm Technician

Mid South Fire Solutions; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexibility for after-hours calls

Job summary

A fire protection company is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead a skilled team in Shreveport, LA. You will be responsible for managing installations, supervising crew members, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory role and a strong understanding of NFPA standards. This position offers competitive wages and benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Fire Sprinkler Foreman or related supervisory role.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a crew ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform installations and repairs on fire sprinkler systems.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics for installations.
• Communicate professionally with clients and contractors.
• Complete project paperwork and maintain safety standards.
• Complete and submit project paperwork, service documentation, and daily job reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and proper tool/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Installation and Service

Blueprint Interpretation

Client Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Location Openings: Shreveport, LA, New Iberia, LA and Dallas, TX, Diboll, TX

Join a team that genuinely values skilled tradespeople. We are committed to your professional growth and foster a supportive, family-oriented work culture. We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman who takes pride in their craftsmanship, thrives on solving complex problems, and is ready to lead the way on critical safety projects.

Key Responsibilities ("What You’ll Do")

• Lead & Supervise: Manage and direct a 2-4 person crew on commercial and industrial job sites, ensuring peak efficiency, strict safety compliance (OSHA 10/30), and uncompromising quality control.
• Expert Installation & Service: Perform expert installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of various fire sprinkler systems.
• Technical Execution: Execute core physical tasks including precise cutting, threading, and grooving of pipe, professional pipe hanging, and cutting all-thread rod.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project specifications to guide efficient and compliant installations.
• Client Communication: Serve as the professional face of the company, communicating courteously and effectively with clients, general contractors, and inspectors.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure accurate completion and timely submission of all project paperwork, service documentation, and daily job reports.
• Safety & Organization: Uphold a clean, safe, and organized work environment while ensuring proper maintenance of all company equipment and tools.

Required Qualifications ("What We’re Looking For")

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a fire sprinkler foreman or equivalent supervisory role within the fire protection or plumbing trades.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing & Certifications: Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a mandatory background check and drug screening prior to employment.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work comfortably and safely at heights (ladders/lifts), and stand for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• NFPA Standards: Strong working knowledge of NFPA Standards (NFPA 13, 20, 25).

Compensation & Benefits ("What We Offer")

• Highly Competitive Wages: Pay is based directly on your experience, skill level, and relevant certifications.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance plans.
• Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Work-Life Balance Note: This role requires some flexibility to accommodate occasional after-hours service calls and limited overnight travel (project-dependent).

Commitment to Professional Growth ("How we support your development")

• Inspector Licensing
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Continuing education of NFPA Standards (NFPA 13, 20, 25)