Fire Sprinkler Fitter

ABOUT US

Fire Safety and Protection LLC Birmingham is a leading provider of fire and life safety services. We offer inspection, maintenance, repair, design, and installation on a variety of systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental facilities. The company is led by veterans of the fire and life safety industry.

Job Description:

The basic function of the Fire Sprinkler Fitter is responsibility for installing, modifying, and inspecting fire sprinkler systems. As a Fire Sprinkler Fitter, your daily responsibilities include cutting, threading, assembling, and bonding all pipes and tubes to ensure they pass every fire inspection. You must know how to safely operate a variety of tools, including cutting torches, drills, saws, and wrenches, as well as be willing to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Our ideal candidate will be customer focused with an excellent safety record, be efficient with fire sprinkler tools and equipment and possess the skills needed to install sprinkler pipe and sprinkler heads.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Superintendent/Foreman on the most efficient means of production possible for assigned and special projects.
• Help determine material needs, as well as the tools and equipment needed to complete the job.
• Assure quality and safety controls/practices that result in a safe work environment and projects that are superior in the quality of installation with zero-time loss due to accidents.
• Responsible for the care and use of all company issued vehicles, equipment and tools protecting the property from deterioration, damage, theft and see that the property is kept clean and properly maintained.
• Assure weekly timesheets are submitted to the Payroll Department on dates and times requested.
• Attend scheduled in-house meetings/training and contribute recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the development and training of field personnel in good installation procedures in order to create and maintain a high degree of professionalism and safety practices.
• Provide technical consultation and support to company apprentices, technicians, designers and shop employees.
• Respond to other duties/responsibilities that are assigned by the Labor Supervisor and/or Project Foreperson from time-to-time.
• Submit written job progress reports on all assigned projects as requested and/or submit daily work orders.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements:

Licensing/Registration /Certification

• Required: Three or more years of experience installing sprinkler systems.
• Preferred: Four years' experience installing sprinkler/fire protection systems.
• Successful completion of an accredited industry program or training and working toward a NICET certification.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to transport equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, with ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 30 feet.
• Ability to manage large inspections efficiently.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Must possess a valid, clean Driver's license in good standing and be at least 21 years of age in order to operate company vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs. 
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 60 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc. 
• Read and understand construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications used in installation activities. 
• Ability to work flexible hours. 

Core Values: 

Fair – Fair and Professional with customers and each other. 

Safe – Safe in everything we do. 

Accountable – Accountable for continuous improvement. 

Principled – Principled in every decision we make. 

Growth Minded – Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success. 

Benefits:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) provides comprehensive benefits:

Company paid benefits:

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays

Voluntary Health Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• MedPlus – Supplemental Medical Expense (GAP) Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Life & AD&D
• 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth)
• Referral Bonus

Core Values: 

Fair – Fair and Professional with customers and each other. 

Safe – Safe in everything we do. 

Accountable – Accountable for continuous improvement. 

Principled – Principled in every decision we make. 

Growth Minded – Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success. 

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC's objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.