Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician

Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Vacation and Personal time

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician for its Fire Sprinkler Department. This role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing fire sprinkler systems for established customers. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the field, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of NFPA codes. The position offers negotiable hourly pay, a generous benefits package including 401K, insurance options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.
• Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire sprinkler systems.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs of fire sprinkler systems.
• Communicate with customers to explain work done and necessary repairs.
• Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely service tickets and reports.

Job description

Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician

About the Company

Confires Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware for more than 40 years. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Confires delivers inspection, testing, monitoring, installation, and repair services across a wide range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinklers, kitchen fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV. Known for its strong customer‑first culture, technical expertise, and commitment to code compliance, Confires partners with customers across diverse industries to protect lives, property, and assets.

About the Opportunity

Confires Fire Protection Service is currently seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician for our Fire Sprinkler Department. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair sprinkler systems for established customers on a scheduled basis and must be able for on call rotation.

Job Duties

• Conduct Service Calls, performing onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs of our customer's fire sprinkler systems, identifying code issues and non-conformance issues
• Ability to interpret and apply NFPA 25 codes during testing and inspections.
• Willing to become or currently NICET certified in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems.
• Performing Fire Pump Flow Tests preferred, but not required.
• Preparing accurate, detailed and timely service tickets and reports
• Communicates with customers to explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.

Qualifications

• A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.
• Three years of licensed driving experience is required.
• Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire sprinkler systems.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
• Able to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Well organized and able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Compensation

• Pay is hourly and is negotiable dependent on candidate experience
• All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

*Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.