Fire Sprinkler Technician

AppleOne; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle & gas card

Training and certification reimburs

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician for a direct-hire, field-based role serving the Los Angeles territory. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with inspection, testing, repair, and troubleshooting across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional environments.

The role offers full-time field work with travel across Southern California, competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a respected

Qualifications

• Perform fire sprinkler inspections, testing, repair, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional clients.
• Troubleshoot sprinkler system issues, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire sprinkler system inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with NFPA standards and local requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and complete service work to support safe and compliant system operation.
• Prepare inspection reports, repair documentation, service notes, and required follow-up details.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, field teams, and internal support staff to coordinate service and resolve issues.
• Manage assigned inspection schedules and service calls across multiple client locations in the Los Angeles territory.
• Stay current with applicable codes, inspection procedures, safety practices, and industry standards.

Skills

Fire sprinkler inspection

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

California Sprinkler Pipe Fitter Certification

NICET Certification (Water-Based Systems Inspection & Testing)

NICET Certification (Fire Alarm)

Tools

Digital inspection tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician for a direct hire, field-based opportunity serving the Los Angeles territory. This role is ideal for a hands-on fire sprinkler professional with strong inspection, testing, repair, and troubleshooting experience across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional environments.

This position offers steady full-time work with a respected fire and life safety contractor known for quality service, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. The team values accountability, precision, safety, and professional growth. Technicians can expect supportive leadership, strong teamwork, training and certification support, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a high-demand skilled trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fire sprinkler system inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with NFPA standards and local requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and complete service work to support safe and compliant system operation.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, repair documentation, service notes, and required follow-up details.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, field teams, and internal support staff to coordinate service and resolve issues.
• Manage assigned inspection schedules and service calls across multiple client locations in the Los Angeles territory.
• Stay current with applicable codes, inspection procedures, safety practices, and industry standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $35.00 to $49.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work location: Field-based role serving the Los Angeles territory, with travel to other Southern California locations as assigned.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, California sick leave, and holidays.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Training and certification reimbursement.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform fire sprinkler inspections, testing, repair, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional clients.
• Troubleshoot sprinkler system issues, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection documentation, repair reports, and service follow-up records.
• Coordinate field service assignments and communicate with clients and internal teams.
• California Sprinkler Pipe Fitter Certification is required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in fire sprinkler service, repair, and/or fire system inspections.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, inspection procedures, and local compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently in the field while managing multiple service locations and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Professional, safety-focused approach with strong attention to detail and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm.
• Experience using digital inspection, service, and reporting tools.
• Prior foreman, lead technician, or field leadership experience in fire sprinkler service and repair.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.