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Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
State Systems, Inc.
North Little Rock, AR Office:
5200 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Fire Sprinkler Apprentice will assist experienced installers.
- The Fire Sprinkler Apprentice will conduct routine preventative maintenance on fire suppression systems.
- The Fire Sprinkler Apprentice will collaborate and learn proper installation and maintenance techniques.
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspection of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
- Perform inspection of wet, dry, pre-action deluge and foam systems.
- Trip, observe and reset dry valves, read gauges and record information noting deficiencies and ensuring pressures are within acceptable levels.
- Execute water flow testing, exercise, turn and lubricate fire sprinkler system valves and run main drain tests on all risers.
- Verify proper communication with monitoring station when working on a monitored system.
- Complete system tests to verify fire sprinkler system devices are working properly.
- Complete reports and turn in to management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of equivalent experience.
- Having a proven record of punctuality and attendance at work.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand construction documents and specifications used for installation of fire sprinkler systems.
- Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Willing and able to inspect and service all fire sprinkler systems.
- Ability to insect and test all types of fire pumps, including diesel and electric motors.
- Experience inspecting and testing foam systems preferred.
- Backflow certification
- NICET
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Must be able to push and pull items greater than 40 pounds, as needed.
- Ability to safely use and climb a ladder and reach a height of at least 24 feet.
- Ability to work comfortably on a regular basis at a height greater than 26 feet.
- Constant walking, standing, carrying/handling objects, climbing ladders and eye/hand/foot coordination.
Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive starting wage
- 401(k) / 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary insurance
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Boot allowance
- Logo attire
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Professional development assistance
- Lead target bonus opportunities
- Referral program
- Payment frequency: biweekly
- Accident & critical illness benefits
- Hospital indemnity benefits
- Pet insurance
- Wellness benefits
State Systems is committed to helping you achieve your best health & rewards you for taking part in a wellness program.
An Equal Opportunity Employer: EEO/Drug Free/M/F/Disability/Veterans
