Sprinkler Technician – Fire Suppression Systems (2 Openings)

Ka Lama Kuhikuhi Foundation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kupu Ka ‘Eu, a subsidiary of Ka Lama Kuhikuhi Foundation, seeks two qualified Sprinkler Technicians to support fire protection system maintenance at Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam and surrounding areas in Hawaii.

Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing complex fire suppression systems, pumps, and related equipment per NFPA standards and OEM procedures. Candidates must follow safety and base access rules and maintain certifications.

Qualifications

• Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fire sprinkler and related suppression systems.
• Follow NFPA 25, NFPA 11, NFPA 17A, NFPA 2001 guidelines and OEM procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wet pipe, pre‑action, deluge, foam, and related systems.
• Maintain sprinklers, backflow preventers, valves, meters, and related devices to main water distribution.
• Inspect fire pumps and pump starting equipment.
• Support FM‑200 and other gaseous extinguishing system maintenance.
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and work status.
• Coordinate impairments, outages, and notifications with project stakeholders.
• Respond to emergency work orders within contract timelines.

Job description

Sprinkler Technician – Fire Suppression Systems (2 Openings)

Kupu Ka ‘Eu is seeking qualified candidates for two Sprinkler Technician / Fire Suppression Systems Technician positions in support of anticipated federal contract requirements for Fire Protection System Maintenance and Repair Services at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and other designated outlying areas on Oahu, Hawaii.

The Sprinkler Technician will perform inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, foam extinguishing systems, pre‑action systems, deluge systems, FM‑200 systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, and related fire protection equipment.

Work will be performed in accordance with the PWS, UFC 3‑601‑02, NFPA 25, NFPA 11, NFPA 17A, NFPA 2001, OEM requirements, and applicable installation procedures.

Work will be performed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam and other designated outlying areas on Oahu, Hawaii, as required by the contract.

This position may be performed by qualified subcontractor personnel under prime contractor management, quality, safety, and reporting controls.

Compensation is anticipated to be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and final contract requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final contract requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wet pipe, pre‑action, deluge, foam, and related fire suppression systems.
• Maintain automatic sprinkler systems back to the main water distribution system, including backflow preventers, control indicator valves, check valves, water flow meters, and associated devices.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire pumps and pump starting equipment.
• Perform foam extinguishing system maintenance in accordance with NFPA 11, NFPA 25, OEM requirements, and the PWS.
• Support FM‑200 and other gaseous extinguishing system maintenance, including tanks, cylinders, hoses, accessible peripheral devices, and related interfaces.
• Inspect and maintain kitchen fire suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 17A, DOT cylinder requirements, OEM manuals, and PWS requirements.
• Take precautions to avoid accidental discharges during testing, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Support annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly, and other scheduled inspection and maintenance requirements as applicable.
• Troubleshoot leaks, valve failures, water flow issues, tamper switch issues, pump controller problems, pressure problems, and suppression system deficiencies.
• Replace sprinkler heads, valves, gauges, trim, piping components, fusible links, cylinders, hoses, and other components as authorized and required.
• Document inspection results, deficiencies, corrective actions, labor, materials, equipment status, and work completion.
• Coordinate impairments, outages, notifications, fire watch requirements, and system restoration with the Project Manager, Federal Fire Department, facility representatives, and government stakeholders.
• Support Emergency, Urgent, and Routine service order response.
• Respond to emergency work orders within required contract timelines and remain at the work site until the emergency condition has been arrested.
• Support Integrated Maintenance Program repairs, including response within two hours when required and completion within 48 hours when applicable.
• Maintain tools, materials, test equipment, work areas, and service vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in quality control inspections, safety inspections, and government reviews.
• Maintain current certifications, licenses, and training required for assigned work.
• Follow all base access, security, safety, environmental, and contractor identification requirements.

About the Company

Kupu Ka ‘Eu is an NHO‑owned SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business and subsidiary of Ka Lama Kukuihi Foundation. Kupu Ka ‘Eu is actively recruiting qualified personnel to support anticipated federal contract requirements for mission‑focused facility maintenance, fire protection, and life‑safety support services at Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam and outlying areas in Hawaii.