Fire Sprinkler Lead Technician

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC is seeking a self-motivated lead technician to inspect, install, and service Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge and Foam systems in Hudson, NH. You27ll work to ensure NFPA guidelines and safety standards are met, communicating with customers and management.

Responsibilities include installation, repair, and testing of sprinkler and backflow systems; completing paperwork promptly; and advancing licensing as required.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Journeyman License is required.
• 1-3 years field experience in sprinkler and backflow service.
• Fire and/or Life Safety Systems experience.
• Must have or be able to attain state sprinkler/backflow licenses.
• Possess a valid drivers license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to visually inspect and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
• Must be able to recognize alarm sights and sounds.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
• May require ability to effectively use a Sprinkler Pipe Threader.
• Must be able to effectively use backflow tester, pipe wrench, various lifts and common pipe fitting tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
• Prepare jobsite, inspecting system visuals, disable alarms, and notify monitoring.
• Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems per NFPA guidelines.
• Repair and/or replace sprinkler system components.
• Repair, replace and rebuild backflow preventers as necessary.
• Verify monitoring communication after repair and test systems upon completion.
• Complete installation paperwork and report deficiencies to management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service oriented

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Valid drivers license

Education

Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Journeyman License

State Sprinkler/Backflow Licenses

NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems

Tools

Sprinkler Pipe Threader

Backflow tester

Pipe wrench

Lifts

Pipe fittings tools

Job description

Responsible for inspection, installation, and repair of Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge and Foam systems; Testing, rebuilding and/or replacing Backflow Preventers. Responsible for identifying trouble areas and performing service in an efficient and professional manner to ensure that sprinkler systems are operating properly.We seek a self-motivated, customer service-oriented lead technician.The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and a good communicator. This important position will establish a rapport and build positive relationships with our customers.

Become a Shared Owner of Impact Fire!!!

Salary Range - $38.00 an hour to $50.00 an hour plus performance bonus potential!
$10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience!

Relocation Assistance is available!

Responsibilities include:

Sprinkler and Backflow Systems Installation, Repair, & Service:

• Prepare jobsite, performing visual inspection of system, disabling horn & strobes, and alerting alarm company and fire department.
• Install/hang sprinkler systems and their components per NFPA and engineering guidelines.
• Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all sprinkler systems components.

Repair, replace and rebuild backflow preventers as necessary.

• Verify proper communication with monitoring station when working on a monitored system after repair.
• Perform system tests to verify alarm & sprinkler systems are working properly upon completion of repair.
• Complete installation paperwork in a timely manner and turn completed paperwork into branch management.
• Report Deficiencies to Department Manager.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Journeyman License
• 1-3 years field experience in Sprinkler and Backflow systems service.
• Fire and /or Life Safety Systems experience.
• Must have or be able & willing to attain state Sprinkler and/or Backflow Licenses.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to visually inspect and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
• Must be able to recognize alarm sights and sounds.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
• May require ability to effectively use a Sprinkler Pipe Threader.
• Must be able to effectively use backflow tester, pipe wrench, various lifts and common pipe fitting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of proven success in performance of Sprinkler inspection, installation, and service is highly preferred.
• NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout, preferred.