What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sprinkler Service Technician position at ARK Systems?
Come aboard the ARK!
Join our Team as a Sprinkler Service Technician
ARK Systems is looking for an experienced Sprinkler Service Technician to join our Team in the Delmarva area. We want you to bring your skills to our well-established company!
This position will assist in repairing and installing wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial, some residential buildings, and industrial applications in compliance with current codes.
What you bring:
- 3-5 years of sprinkler service experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety industry with experience testing and certification of fire detection systems as well as performing installations and/or repairs on fire protection systems.
- Experience using power and hand tools.
- Positive customer relations experience and skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Must have a positive and respectful attitude and maintain good working relationships with management staff and employees.
- Must maintain a good driving record (insurable through our insurance carrier) for driving to/from job sites.
- Willingness to achieve various certifications in the industry.
- High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with 5 years of related industry experience.
- Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship training program completion preferred
What we offer:
- Proven industry experience
- Competitive Salary
- Uniforms/Uniform Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Opportunity for Growth
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive salary package
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Read schematics and determine what materials you need for each project.
- Cut and assemble pipe systems.
- Install sprinkler systems and inspect them for fire code violations.
- Perform sprinkler repair and maintenance.
- Log all repairs and maintenance and report significant issues.
Education and Experience:
- 3-5 years experience within the sprinkler industry.
- Familiar with wet and dry systems.
- Valid drivers license.
- Able to obtain Maryland and Virginia security technician licenses as required and paid for by ARK.
- Minimum NICET II in Fire Protection, Inspection and Testing of Water Based systems or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
- Knowledge of NFPA alarm system requirements and the ability to interpret code books.
- Maintain a good driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
- Must be willing to work at heights.
- Must be able to operate electrical tools.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your skills and offers unmatched opportunities for growth and development, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of our dedicated team committed to excellence!
ARK offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical (PPO/HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, in addition to tuition reimbursement, credit union, vacation and sick leave plans, and a matching 401(k) Plan. Also enjoy the opportunity to work with the state of the art technology!
Maximize your potential with ARK!
ARK Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
