Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

Century Fire Protection; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Company Paid Training

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Odenton, MD seeks a skilled technician to service and repair fire sprinkler systems and associated fittings. Candidates should have a high school diploma, related experience, and knowledge of safety procedures.

The position offers competitive pay, medical and dental benefits, a 401(K) with company match, and paid training. Must be able to respond to emergency service calls as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of wet fire sprinkler systems.
• Service and repair of dry fire sprinkler systems.
• Install repacking kits for OS&Y valves.
• Test piping systems for leaks.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Service and repair of wet fire sprinkler systems

Service and repair of dry fire sprinkler systems

Knowledge of piping systems

Adhere to safety procedures

Ability to work extended hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years related experience

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Odenton - Odenton, MD 21113
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Division 134 - Odenton, MD

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.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Must be able to work extended business hours or hours outside normal business hours, such as late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.
• Must be able to accept and work emergency service and repair calls from the dispatcher outside 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); 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.

What’s In It For You?

Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family‑owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first‑class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs. Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022, allowing us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:

• Competitive pay with Performance Incentives
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
• Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
• Company Paid Training and Certifications
• Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection)