Fire Sprinkler Technician – Journeyman

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a skilled Firesafety Technician to install, inspect, test, and maintain water-based fire suppression systems across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include piping work, valves, pumps, and devices, reading plans, and coordinating with teams. Requires a State Journeyman sprinkler license and a valid driver’s license; overtime may be required. This is a 12-month term appointment.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience with water-based fire suppression systems.
• Current Sprinkler license (State Journeyman or higher) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, tests and maintains water-based fire suppression systems.
• Modifies piping, pumps, valves and sprinkler devices as needed.
• Interprets mechanical plans and drawings for install/repair work.
• Assists in testing other fire safety systems and provides customer support.
• Works independently or in a team under supervision, with safety as a priority.

Skills

Fire suppression systems

Diagnostics testing equipment

Reading plans/drawings

Customer/peer communication

Education

State Journeyman sprinkler license

Valid driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a skilled Firesafety Technician to install, inspect, test, and maintain water-based fire suppression systems across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include piping work, valves, pumps, and devices, reading plans, and coordinating with teams. Requires a State Journeyman sprinkler license and a valid driver’s license; overtime may be required. This is a 12-month term appointment.