Senior Fire Sprinkler Technician — Lead & Mentor

Encore Fire Protection; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Culture of safety

Company swag

Job summary

Encore Fire Protection, the East Coast’s largest full-service fire protection company, seeks a Senior Sprinkler Service Technician in Pensacola, FL. You will diagnose and repair water-based systems, including pumps, and serve as a technical resource to the branch while mentoring apprentices.

The role requires independence and strong safety and documentation practices. You will work on MAC, repair, and pump service across commercial sites, adhering to NFPA 13/20/25 and local codes, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in fire sprinkler service, MAC, and repair.
• Strong working knowledge of fire pumps, including testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, and 25 and applicable state/local requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret sprinkler plans, shop drawings, and system layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor apprentices and less experienced technicians.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule and priorities, and communicate effectively with customers.
• Applicable state or local sprinkler fitter or contractor license where required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work from lifts, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required; this role includes driving a company vehicle to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Service, MAC, and repair of commercial/industrial sprinkler systems per plans and codes.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electric and diesel fire pumps and related equipment.
• Read, interpret, and document field conditions; complete service reports and quotes promptly.
• Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced technicians.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and communicate status to customers and leadership.

Skills

10+ years experience

NFPA knowledge

Read sprinkler plans

Mentor apprentices

Customer communication

Licensed sprinkler fitter

Job description

Encore Fire Protection, the East Coast’s largest full-service fire protection company, seeks a Senior Sprinkler Service Technician in Pensacola, FL. You will diagnose and repair water-based systems, including pumps, and serve as a technical resource to the branch while mentoring apprentices.

The role requires independence and strong safety and documentation practices. You will work on MAC, repair, and pump service across commercial sites, adhering to NFPA 13/20/25 and local codes, while