Sprinkler Installation Technician

Description

• Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing installations
• Evaluate customer sites for additional equipment and services that customer may require or that Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection may provide
• Responsible for maintaining all documentation and reports associated with daily work
• Install conduit and run stainless steel cable
• Lay out system installations per manufacture’s guidelines
• Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events
• Install sprinkler systems
• Work in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
• Complete and accurately record required information onto field reports
• Read, research and identify project needs prior to job start
• Read and interpret vendors manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform required installations
• Cut, thread and groove pipe
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty installations

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation with willingness to travel within the state of Pennsylvania.
• High school diploma is required. Industry experience preferred
• Understanding of complex blueprints and solid written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a wide variety of conditions, including heights up to 30 feet or more and also be able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to read and comprehend appropriate NFPA codes.
• Experience in lift operations and OSHA guidelines
• Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and overtime.
• NICET certification a plus
• Thorough knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and the necessary tools
• Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts.
• Familiarity with the national fire codes

Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in New England
• Paid time off
• Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance