Fire Sprinkler Technician
Since 1948, the Orr family has employed a talented team of associates who are committed to ORR Corporation's mission of protecting people, property and the environment. Today ORR supports more than 250 associates across the county while still maintaining the principles of safety, family and integrity that they were built on so many decades ago. When you join the ORR family, you know who you're working for and what you're working for.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Fire Sprinkler Technician, you will work with some of the largest and most successful companies in the world and will exposed to continued training and development in the fire sprinkler area. This is your chance to join a company where you will be appreciated and will be a member of an elite team.
Our Fire Sprinkler Technicians install, inspect, and test fire sprinkler systems such as wet sprinklers, pre-action sprinklers, dry standpipes, fire hydrants, and fire pumps. They also repair fire sprinkler systems in primarily commercial buildings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people, property, and the environment in all aspects of their job.
- Perform service, inspection, and testing tasks on fire sprinkler systems and related components according to applicable codes and standards and ORR work instructions.
- Measure and cut steel or plastic pipes for installation using blueprints and local building codes as a guide.
- Attach sprinkler heads and fittings to pipes and ensure pipe systems do not have any leaks.
- Use equipment such as ladder and scaffolding to perform installations in commercial construction.
- Provide ongoing status of jobs to project manager for billings and scheduling purposes.
- Conduct requested inspections and tests with AHJ / Fire Marshal.
- Perform annual & quarterly inspections & tests on above-mentioned systems.
- Perform deficiency repairs.
- Perform 5-year inspections, testing and repairs.
- Pipe fabrication cut and thread piping.
- Inspect pipes and piping systems to access their quality.
- Submit thorough written reports and photographic documentation as needed in a timely manner.
- Maintain company supplied tools and equipment.
- Comply with company, customer, NFPA, and AHJ codes and regulations as applicable.
- Respond to emergency service requests and take appropriate action.
- Perform in trouble shooting, repair and replacement of system equipment.
- Review inspection and test results with the customer.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Completed apprenticeship training programs that last 4-5 years and combine classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training, preferred.
- Experience in inspection and testing of Fire Sprinkler Systems, preferred.
- Experience with the following Fire Sprinkler system types: Wet, Dry, Stand Pipe, Pre-action, Deluge, Fire pumps, Backflow Preventers, preferred.
- NICET Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand complex blueprints
- Knowledge of NFPA codes for fire sprinkler pipe specifications.
- Ability to progress through NICET certification and/or to obtain local Fire Sprinkler licenses where applicable.
- Ability to develop rapport with co-workers and customers.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team.
- Strong time management skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and detail-orientated.
- Possess problem solving skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously.
- Demonstrated customer service mindset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This is a remote position that would be deployed from the associate's home to local job sites for installs, service, or repairs.
- Company vehicle, tools, technology, and equipment provided.
- Occasional on-call days and/or overtime required for unscheduled service needs.
- Job duties require the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and crawl into tight or awkward places.
- Overnight travel required up to 25% of the time.
- All associates are required to pass a drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report.
ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM, YOU'LL GET TO ENJOY:
- Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company's greatest asset.
- Being part of something you can be proud of - making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
- A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.
- A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.
- A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
- A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
- Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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