Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Overview

Assist and learn installing, maintaining fire sprinkler piping systems.

Key Responsibilities

• blueprint reading
• pipe installation
• pipe maintenance
• material calculation
• cutting threading
• component replacement

Tasks

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

Requirements

• sprinkler license
• hs diploma
• driver’s license
• mechanical aptitude
• blueprint reading
• english communication

What You Bring

-Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License. -HS Diploma or equivalent, required. -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. -Learn proper installation techniques. -Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge -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. -Ability to read electronic blueprints, strongly preferred. -Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

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Benefits

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

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/alcohol policy and pass background screening, possibly including customer-specific requirements.