Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Overview

Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire sprinkler piping systems.

Key Responsibilities

• pipe cutting
• threading
• assembly
• blueprint reading
• installation
• maintenance

Tasks

-Cut, thread, assemble and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications -Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications. -Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications. -Work efficiently with minimal supervision under direction of Sprinkler Technicians -Install pipe systems and valves -Assist and learn under the direction of Sprinkler Technician Journeymen in the following: -Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems, units and fittings -Remove and replace worn components.

Requirements

• blueprints
• sprinkler license
• driver license
• hand tools
• hs diploma
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Learn proper installation techniques. -Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred. -Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. -Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required. -Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. -Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge -Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. -HS Diploma or equivalent, required. -Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License.

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Benefits

-Paid Vacation and Holidays -Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity -Vision Insurance -Flexible Spending Accounts -Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid -401(k) Plan with Company Match -Employee Assistance Program -Medical Insurance -Employee Referral Program -Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid -Dental Insurance -Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

About Summit Fire & Security

-Rebranded to Summit Fire & Security in 2018 after joining SFP Holding. -Offers comprehensive services from engineering and installation to 24/7 monitoring across multiple U.S. regions. -Provides services for new-construction alarm and sprinkler systems in commercial buildings, residential safety installations, and ongoing lifecycle maintenance. -Headquartered in Reno with branches spanning Western, Southern, and Eastern U.S., blending local responsiveness with national scale. -Operates as a full-service partner, often absorbing smaller local fire-security firms under a centralized corporate framework. -Trusted for both standard builds and mission-critical sites, offering bespoke clean-agent suppression, warehouse integrations, and advanced intrusion systems.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must comply with drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements, possibly including customer-specific checks.