Fire Sprinkler Technician

Patriot Fire Protection; Vancouver (WA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking an experienced field technician to inspect, test, and maintain water-based fire sprinkler systems in our Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver WA area operations.

You will diagnose deficiencies, perform minor repairs, and document findings for customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in fire sprinkler inspections and a valid WA license, with ability to work a full-time flexible schedule and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• WA State ITT Certificate of Competency is required.
• Backflow Certification is required.
• 2+ years in fire sprinkler inspections, maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Working knowledge of sprinkler system components and ability to perform minor repairs.
• Understanding of NFPA 25.
• Familiarity with water-based fire sprinkler systems.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
• Ability to work a full-time but flexible schedule.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks after conditional offer; safety sensitive role.

Responsabilités

• Inspection, Testing, Maintenance: Work in accordance with NFPA 25 and local standards to ensure systems are working correctly and address any issues
• Repair & Service: Diagnose deficiencies identified during inspections and perform minor repairs, including replacement of sprinkler heads, valves, gauges, and other system components
• Reporting: Use Google Suite to communicate findings, recommendations and summaries to relevant parties in a consistent and timely manner
• Collaboration: Work alongside coordinators, sprinkler fitters and alarm teams to manage daily operations, including responding to incoming service calls and escalating larger-scope repair or installation needs to the appropriate team
• Professional Growth: Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities

Connaissances

2+ years in fire sprinkler inspections

Minor repairs and component exchange

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Proficient with Google Suite

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

WA State ITT Certificate of Competency

Backflow Certification

Outils

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

About Us

Since 1990, Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. has been an industry leader in fire prevention systems including design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, inspection and rapid response. With offices in Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver Washington, our mission is to provide the highest quality systems and services while protecting the lives and property of our customers. Learn more at www.patriotfire.com.

Why You'll Love This Role

Identifying, documenting, and correcting deficiencies in fire sprinkler systems saves lives. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about fire safety and hands‑on technical work to go beyond inspection alone: diagnosing issues, performing minor repairs and component replacement, and providing recommendations for continuous improvement. This role focuses on inspection, testing, maintenance, and minor repair of existing water-based fire sprinkler systems. New system installation and larger-scope fabrication or pipefitting work is performed by our union Sprinkler Fitters.

What You'll Do

• Inspection, Testing, Maintenance : Work in accordance with NFPA 25 and local standards to ensure systems are working correctly and address any issues
• Repair & Service : Diagnose deficiencies identified during inspections and perform minor repairs, including replacement of sprinkler heads, valves, gauges, and other system components
• Reporting : Use Google Suite to communicate findings, recommendations and summaries to relevant parties in a consistent and timely manner
• Collaboration : Work alongside coordinators, sprinkler fitters and alarm teams to manage daily operations, including responding to incoming service calls and escalating larger-scope repair or installation needs to the appropriate team
• Professional Growth : Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• WA State ITT Certificate of Competency
• Backflow Certification
• 2+ years in fire sprinkler inspections, maintenance, and/or repairs
• Working knowledge of sprinkler system components with the ability to perform minor repairs and replacements
• Understanding of NFPA 25
• Familiarity with water-based fire sprinkler systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, utility vaults (confined spaces), above ceilings, etc.
• Able to work a full-time yet flexible schedule
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times
• Drug screening and background checks will only be conducted after a conditional job offer is made. We evaluate criminal history based on its relevance to the job duties. Note: this is a safety sensitive role requiring a zero-substance including marijuana/THC drug screen result.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Continually seeks ways to improve efficiencies
• Desire to grow and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor including good judgment and honesty
• Operates methodically and is well organized
• Takes initiative and can operate with minimal guidance
• Trains teammates and openly shares knowledge and experience
• Customer-centric: goes the extra mile to get the job done correctly

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.