What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Service Technician/Fitter position at JM Electronic Engineering?
(JMEE) is growing! Because of that growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for an open fire sprinkler service technician/fitter position based out of our office in Pflugerville, TX.
If you…
- Enjoy working with your hands and solving problems
- Value building upward growth potential in a growing industry
- Appreciate opportunities for learning and growth
…then we would love to hear from you!
What make someone successful in this role?
- Being self-motivated to succeed.
- Technical saavy.
- Having an appetite for learning and knowledge.
- Being self-reliant.
What can you expect to accomplish in your first year on the job?
- Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
- Completion of OSHA 10 Hour training.
- Understanding the basics of pipefitting.
- Learning how to read and comprehend installation drawings.
- Developing an understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance.
Requirements:
- Abiding by the rules and expectations of continued learning laid out in our company policies.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have strong values and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.
- A commitment to excellence.
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- The ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
- Dependability – must be reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling assigned duties.
Responsibilities:
- Installing overhead pipes including steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems.
- Installing residential systems including CPVC residential pipe and copper residential pipe.
- Installing and servicing underground pipe including private service fire mains, hydrants, pits, and underground control valves.
- Installing and servicing valves, devices, and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre action, and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms.
- Fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping, fixtures, and equipment for fire sprinkler systems.
- Inspecting installation of equipment such as valves, pumps, and backflow preventers to ensure systems meet required standards and are in good working order.
- Cutting, threading, grooving, and bending pipe to specifications.
- Assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, and threading joints.
- Attaching pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
- Inspecting, examining, and testing installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Why Choose to Work for JMEE?
- We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to make a better career for yourself, we will help you achieve that goal.
- We strongly advocate for the use of the most current technology our industry has to offer.
- We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
- We hire people whose values align with ours.
- Many of our employees have worked with us for over 25 years. We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.
- We have a longstanding commitment to hire veterans, both in the field and in the office.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On Call rotation with Double Pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Fire sprinkler fitting or related skillset: 2 year (Preferred)
