Sprinkler Helper

Anchor Fire Protection Company Inc; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off plan

Holidays

401(k) matching

Short term disability

Long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Professional career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Sprinkler Helper to learn and assist with the installation and service of fire sprinkler systems. This entry-level role offers a path to a skilled trade in the fire and life safety industry.

You will support Sprinkler Service Technicians, read blueprints, and help coordinate projects on local job sites. A strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential for a successful apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to enroll in Sprinkler Fitter apprentice program and grow in the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Self-starter; able to work independently but also be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willing to learn to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, and project schedules.
• Willing to learn to thread and groove pipe.
• Willing to travel to local job site locations.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including lifting up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds occasionally; climb ladders; stand/walk most of the day.
• Able to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with urgency.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sprinkler Service Technicians with installation and coordination of overhead sprinkler systems, pumps, standpipes, and hose systems.
• Attend and participate in weekly job site safety meetings.
• Learn reading and interpreting blueprints to install prefabricated sprinkler piping.
• Communicate with contractors and trades to keep projects on time and budget.
• Comply with industry procedures and Sciens safety programs.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Read blueprints

Basic hand tools

Travel to job sites

Physically fit

OSHA 10 eligible

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Sprinkler Helper to learn and assist with the installation and service of all forms of fire sprinkler systems and services. This is a key position for our growing team and requires someone who is interested in learning the fire sprinkler trade and a desire to start a career in the exciting and sustainable fire/life safety industry.

WHAT Y'LL BE DOING (and doing well)!

• Assist Sprinkler Service Technicians with coordination and installation of overhead sprinkler systems, fire pumps, standpipes, and hose systems.
• Attend and participate in weekly job site safety meetings.
• Learn and assist in reading and interpreting blueprints, to help install prefabricated fire sprinkler piping.
• Occasionally communicate with various contractors and trades to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.
• Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to enroll in Sprinkler Fitter apprentice program and grow within the Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Self-starter; able to work independently but also demonstrate the ability to be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willing to learn how to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, and project schedules.
• Willing to learn how to thread and groove pipe.
• Willing to travel to local job site locations.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Able to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

Competitive salary based on qualifications.

• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We're excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. Sciens is Latin for knowledgeable and skilled. We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world-protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.