Job Description:
The Sprinkler Installation Technician is responsible for assisting with installation of fire sprinkler/standpipe systems and related equipment. On the job and classroom training programs provided for all levels to develop and promote field service technicians into licensed professionals.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with pulling and staging work
- Assist with accurately identifying pipe and build pipe manifolds’, thread pipe, install pipe, add sprinkler heads.
- Keep informed of new products and developments. Attend in-house training sessions and manufactures’ training assigned and/or required
- Have basic knowledge of building construction
- Work toward becoming knowledgeable with N.F.P.A 25 and N.F.P.A 13 code
- Operate 300 machines and to thread and groove pipe as well as proper head spacing
- Accurately complete and return all field paperwork on time, including calling in times worked daily
- Capable for troubleshooting, identifying, and repairing systems as required to meet state and local codes
- Responsibility to be available for off-hour emergency service calls and the on-call schedule assigned.
- Report all accidents, mishaps and/or customer complaints immediately
- Keep company issued vehicle clean, neat, and organized. Return unused parts and equipment to the warehouse/shed upon completion job
- Work cooperatively with other departments within the company and with fellow coworkers
- Interface with customers to explain work to be performed, answer their questions and address their concerns in a knowledgeable and respectful manner
- Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes
- Manage time including time on the job as well as time on the road to job sites
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty
- Mechanical skills and aptitude
- Proficient in basic computer skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Able to interact with all levels being served
- Represent the company in a professional, credible manner in speech, written communications and appearance
- Able to adapt behavior to different people and situations. Be flexible by adjusting interpersonal approaches appropriate to the manager/employee
Experience/Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Required: Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Preferred: Sprinkler Apprenticeship program graduate,
- Preferred: Advanced Technical School Training
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Regular and Timely Attendance
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours) without a break
- Position requires bending, twisting, stooping, climbing
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Position requires pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds frequently and 40 pounds occasionally
- May be exposed to temperature changes, heights, small spaces including confined spaces
- Ability to distinguish colors and use hands for repetitive fine manipulation frequently
- Must pass initial and random substance abuse tests