Fire Sprinkler Service Lead

Hooper Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a highly skilled Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman for our service division. The role focuses on inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems across customer sites and small contract projects, with emphasis on safety, quality craftsmanship, and professional client interaction.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, and ability to read drawings; you''ll mentor apprentices, supervise service and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in installation, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver''s license and clean driving record.
• Certification as a Fire Protection Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with service manager and customers to schedule inspections, repairs, system upgrades, and small tenant improvement or arm over projects.
• Ensure all service and small-contract work is completed according to scope, code requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Monitor job progress in the field, proactively addressing challenges, delays, or changes in customer needs.
• Lead and mentor apprentices assigned to service or small project work.
• Provide on the job guidance to ensure quality craftsmanship, safe practices, and code compliant work.
• Conduct routine checks on work performed to verify accuracy, safety, and compliance with NFPA standards and company expectations.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on various fire sprinkler system types.
• Install small system modifications, tenant improvements, and arm over adjustments as needed for customer projects.
• Coordinate material pickup or delivery with the shop and vendors to ensure timely completion of service and small projects.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure systems remain fully operational and compliant.
• Identify system deficiencies and communicate recommended repairs or upgrades to the office team.
• Document all work performed, including service reports, inspection records, deficiencies, repair notes, and as built updates for small projects.
• Enforce safe work practices on service calls and small job sites, always ensuring a hazard free environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with NFPA standards, local building codes, and AHJ requirements for fire sprinkler systems.
• Report safety incidents or near misses promptly and contribute to corrective action efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprints interpretation

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Fire Protection Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter certification

Job description

Hooper Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a highly skilled Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman for our service division. The role focuses on inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems across customer sites and small contract projects, with emphasis on safety, quality craftsmanship, and professional client interaction.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, and ability to read drawings; you''ll mentor apprentices, supervise service and