Sprinkler Apprentice
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Assist in installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems.
22 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Austin, TX
Field
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fire suppression systems
Fire alarm systems
Fire sprinkler systems
Portable fire extinguisher service
Restaurant/kitchen fire suppression
Special hazards systems
Physical security
Access control
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
sprinkler installation
sprinkler inspection
alarm repair
emergency response
customer interaction
report generation
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace
- Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner
- Install or upgrade fire sprinklers in commercial and residential buildings
- Perform inspections to ensure sprinklers are installed according to code
- Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
- Install or upgrade sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings
- Test and repair sprinkler systems already in place
- Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- Protect and maintain company equipment.
- Respond to emergency service calls
- Test and repair alarm systems already in place
- Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
- Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
What you bring
troubleshooting
transportation
regulation knowledge
flexibility
teamwork
power tools
- Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- Must have reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
- Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
- Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
- Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
- Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
- Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
- Training and Career Development
- Excellent pay
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- 401K with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
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Company
Overview
Since 1946
Year Founded
Established in 1946, the company has a long-standing presence in fire and life-safety services.
30+ Acquisitions
Regional Acquisitions
Over 30 regional specialists were acquired to strengthen services across the United States.
200+ Locations
National Expansion
Expanded to over 200 locations, showcasing extensive national reach.
Top 10 SDM 100
Industry Ranking
Recognized as one of the top 10 companies in the SDM 100 list of leading security firms.
- Its business model blends full‑service fire protection—extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression, alarms, special‑hazards systems—with integrated security and monitoring.
- Typical projects range from installing sprinkler systems in commercial high‑rises, retrofitting suppression systems in food‑service kitchens, to deploying fire alarms and security in petrochemical plants and airports.
- Specialist sectors include healthcare, hospitality, aviation, government, petrochemical, utilities, food services, and residential markets.
- Unusually, the company preserves the legacy brands and teams it acquires—continuing local identities while leveraging national scale.
- Strategic acquisitions often span from niche sprinkler firms to alarm & suppression experts, enabling rapid entry into new states and service areas.
- Makes recommendations that are always in the best interest of customers and provides responsive and dependable service every time.
- Earns trust by caring for customers as they care for each other.
- Shows utmost appreciation for the industry and each other, working together to help customers protect what they’ve built.
- Committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response, and taking care of team members and customers like family.
- No publicly stated net-zero target or formal environmental/sustainability strategy on company website or LinkedIn.
- Invests in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs aimed at achieving zero accidents, reducing injuries and improving workplace safety efficiency.
- Claims proactive safety measures: safety meetings, documentation, goal of zero accidents and fatalities.
- Tangibly reports benefits from EHS efforts: cost-effectiveness, better quality, lower personnel turnover, reduced insurance rates, improved morale.
- No formal DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics disclosed on company website or LinkedIn.
- Reddit posts from acquired branches suggest increased opportunities for women and Black employees post‑acquisition.
- No company‑released data on gender distribution, hiring targets, or DEI outcomes.
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