Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Job summary

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a skilled technician responsible for the service and repair of fire sprinkler piping systems. Candidates should have experience with both wet and dry fire systems, including their associated fittings and controls.

This full-time position offers a chance to work with critical safety equipment and requires adherence to safety procedures, including night and weekend availability. Attractive benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(K) plan with company match are also offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience or training.
• Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans preferred.
• Familiarity with anti-freeze loops and pre-action systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems.
• Installation of repacking kits for OS&Y valves.
• Testing piping systems for leaks and adhering to safety procedures.
• Working extended hours and handling emergency service calls.

Skills

Fire sprinkler systems knowledge

Safety procedures adherence

Pipe installation and repair

Emergency response readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Century Fire Protection Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Position type: Full Time

Division: 187 Jacksonville, FL

Summary

Responsible service and repair of fire sprinkler piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Service and repair of wet fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads.
• Service and repair of dry fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads.
• Responsible for OS&Y valves, including the installation of a repacking kit.
• Working with metal and plastic (such as PVC and CPVC) pipe.
• Service and repair of air compressors and associated controls.
• Service and repair of fire pumps and associated controls.
• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.
• Adhering to safety procedures.
• Regularly working extended business hours or hours outside of normal business hours, such as late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.
• Regularly accepting and working emergency service and repair calls from the dispatcher outside of normal business hours including late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.

Additional Requirements

• Pre‑employment drug screen.
• Clean MVR.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2–3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with anti‑freeze loops and pre‑action systems a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident