Fire Sprinkler Technician

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Suffield (CT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC is seeking skilled technicians to inspect, install and service fire sprinkler systems in CT/MA regions. You will work on wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems, including backflow preventers, with a strong emphasis on NFPA guidelines.

Qualified candidates will hold CT/MA sprinkler licenses (or be willing to attain them) and have 1–3 years of field experience. This role offers competitive hourly pay, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• CT/MA sprinkler license required or willingness to attain license.
• 1–3 years field experience in fire sprinkler and backflow systems service.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections, disable horns and strobes, alert alarm company and fire department.
• Install/hang sprinkler systems and components per NFPA guidelines.
• Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems as needed.
• Repair and/or replace sprinkler system components and backflow preventers.
• Prepare sprinkler pipe and stock truck with inventory for jobs.
• Maintain organization and safety on job sites.

Skills

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Backflow Preventers

Mechanical Aptitude

NFPA Codes

Valid Driver's License

Education

CT Fire Sprinkler License

MA Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License

Tools

Sprinkler Pipe Threader

NFPA Knowledge

Job description

Become a Shared Owner of Impact Fire!!!

$38.00 an hour to $50.00 an hour plus performance bonus potential!

$10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience!

Relocation Assistance is available for qualified candidates

Responsible for inspection, installation, and repair of Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge and Foam systems; Testing, rebuilding and/or replacing Backflow Preventers. Responsible for identifying trouble areas and performing service in an efficient and professional manner to ensure that sprinkler systems are operating properly.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform visual inspection of system, disabling horn & strobes, and alerting alarm company and fire department.
• Install/hang sprinkler systems and their components per NFPA and engineering guidelines.
• Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems as needed.
• Repair and/or replace all sprinkler systems components.
• Repair, replace and rebuild backflow preventers as necessary.
• Prepare sprinkler pipe, using threader when needed, and stock truck with inventory required to perform the job.
• Work efficiently and utilize resources to complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep work truck clean and organized.
• Manage inventory and tools for each job to ensure proper parts and tools are on hand.
• Manage the installation job site in an efficient and safe manner keeping it clean, organized, & professional.
• Complete NFPA certification and life safety testing, maintaining current knowledge of NFPA code.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License Required for MA Technicians
• Connecticut Fire Sprinkler License Required for CT Technicians
• 1-3 years field experience in Fire Sprinkler and Backflow systems service.
• Fire and /or Life Safety Systems experience.
• Must have or be able & willing to attain state Sprinkler and/or Backflow License.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to visually inspect and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
• May (often will) require ability to effectively use a Sprinkler Pipe Threader.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in performance of Sprinkler inspection, installation, and service is highly preferred.
• NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout, preferred.