Fire Technician, Sprinkler

Description

The Fire Sprinkler Technician installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs a wide range of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

• Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge configurations.
• Collaborates with alarm and detection technicians to ensure proper integration of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs issues with sprinkler system components such as valves, piping, risers, alarms, and pumps.
• Works with related fire suppression systems (foam, CO₂, dry chemical) as assigned.
• Tests and verifies system functionality, documenting findings and submitting results to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Conducts inspections in accordance with NFPA 25 and other applicable fire protection standards.
• Professional and courteous interactions with coworkers, clients, and inspectors.

Requirements

• Proper use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in fire sprinkler installation and maintenance.
• Must meet company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification and clearance eligibility as required.
• NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems Layout or Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a service-oriented team environment.
• Skilled in working with black iron pipe (layout, cutting, fitting, threading, and rolling).
• Possess and maintain the hand tools of the trade.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel Policies.
• Adherence to company safety policies and OSHA/EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a fire sprinkler or fire suppression technician.
• Familiarity with applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 25.
• Must obtain and maintain any required certifications for backflow prevention and fire sprinkler systems within two (2) years of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and hydraulic calculations.
• Certification of competency in Fire Protection Systems from a recognized institution.
• Experience with sprinkler system components and layouts (wet, dry, deluge, pre-action, and foam).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in diverse environments.
• Completion of all mandated training per company and government directives.
• Timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of assigned work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong working knowledge of piping system operation, including pumps, valves, pressure/flow switches, backflow preventers, meters, and hydraulic controls.
• Applies technical knowledge of hydraulic calculations, flow and pressure requirements, and system performance testing.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance