Sprinkler Projects Apprentice

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply proper techniques to cut, thread, and fit pipes, ensuring precise alignment and secure connections for the fire sprinkler system.
• Acquire knowledge of fire sprinkler system components, codes, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and tests on fire sprinkler systems to identify any issues or malfunctions and promptly report findings to the onsite supervisor.
• Collaborate with experienced team members to troubleshoot and repair fire sprinkler system components, such as valves, pipes, and fittings, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including installation details, repairs, inspections, and tests, to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate future maintenance.
• Work closely with the installation team to ensure timely completion of projects, providing support and assistance as required.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and guidelines to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries during installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and changes in fire sprinkler system technology and regulations to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate a professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, Coworkers, Subcontractors, and Customers
• Addressing customer concerns and providing assistance as required.

Education/Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in working with hand and power tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working with a computer.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills in the field of fire sprinkler system installation.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy pipe daily (10-40 lbs frequently and 50-75 lbs occasionally).
• Bending and squatting frequently and for long periods of time.
• Reaching and performing work above shoulder level frequently and for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer