Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

Century Fire Protection Llc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Fire Protection Llc in Duluth, MN, is seeking a skilled fire sprinkler service technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wet, dry, and deluge systems in compliance with NFPA standards.

You will inspect backflow assemblies, read drawings, document work, and support on-call rotations. High school diploma and 3+ years' field experience required; NICET certification preferred or able to obtain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of fire sprinkler service or installation experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and ability to read drawings.
• NICET certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems.
• Inspect and repair backflow prevention assemblies.
• Diagnose system issues and perform corrective actions.
• Document service activities and communicate with customers.

Skills

Sprinkler systems

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

NICET certification preferred

Job description

SummaryResponsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing fire sprinkler systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and company quality and safety requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Perform service, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.Inspect, test, and repair backflow prevention assemblies, including troubleshooting failures and completing necessary repairs.Diagnose system issues and identify required repairs or corrective actions.Conduct system testing, flushing, and functional checks.Document service activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions accurately.Communicate system status and service needs with customers and internal teams.Coordinate with inspectors, project managers, and other technicians as needed.Maintain service vehicles, tools, and inventory.Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies.Support emergency and on-call service requests as required.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school and 3+ years of fire sprinkler service or installation experience; strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and NFPA standards; ability to read and interpret system drawings and specifications; mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; NICET certification preferred (or ability to obtain).Computer SkillsBasic computer skills, email.Physical DemandsFrequent standing, walking, crouching/bending, climbing ladders, and working at heights; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; exposure to varying weather conditions, mechanical systems, and active facilities; overtime and on-call rotation may be required