Fire Sprinkler Helper

Impact Fire Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fire Services in Salt Lake City is seeking a trainee helper to learn the mechanics of sprinkler system installation. The role involves site clean-up, unloading, staging, distributing materials, cutting and threading pipe, and assisting in testing sprinkler systems under close supervision.

You will receive guidance from a Sprinkler Fitter and must pursue state licensing as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Follow verbal work instructions and directions.
• Work with moderate supervision and independently when possible.
• Demonstrate initiative to learn trade skills.
• Learn installation, inspection, and servicing codes.
• Read labels, signage and basic math.
• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
• Good organization and quick learning.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Fire Sprinkler Technician to complete tasks on site.
• Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain licensing.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and organized condition.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Fitter/Manager.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Basic math

Customer service

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

State licensing (pending)

Job description

This position is considered atraineewho is learning the mechanics of sprinkler system installation. This position may be responsible for site clean-up, unloading, staging, and distributing work material to other employees at a job site. Position will also cut and thread pipe. May install and test fire sprinkler systems under the close guidance of a Sprinkle Fitter. Position receives guidance and direction regarding day-to-day work tasks from a Sprinkler Fitter. Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining applicable state licensing. The Helper is also responsible for assisting in maintaining a clean, well‑organized vehicle and ensuring a safe environment for his/herself, co‑workers, and customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a Fire Sprinkler Technician to achieve any tasks necessary to complete work on a given job site in a timely, effective manner.
• Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain applicable state licensing.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Maintain their vehicle in accordance with company procedures and ensure it is clean and organized.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Fitter and/or the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Manager.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal work instructions/directions.
• Capable of working independently and completing duties and projects with moderate supervision.
• Demonstrate the initiative to learn skills of the trade.
• Ability to learn applicable installation, inspection, and servicing codes.
• Ability to read labels, signage and directions along with basic math computation skills.
• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
• Strong organization skills, positive attitude, and ability to quickly learn.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.