About the Role
Total Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Fitter responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. This role requires attention to detail, strong technical skills, and a commitment to safety.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, and maintain fire sprinkler systems according to codes and regulations.
- Conduct service calls including systems testing and inspections to prescribed standards.
- Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs of customer fire sprinkler systems.
- Identify code issues and non-conformance issues.
- Prepare accurate and timely service tickets and reports.
- Perform Monthly Visual Inspections, Quarterly Testing, Semi Annual & Annual Flow Testing of Sprinkler Systems as per NFPA 25.
- Perform 5-Year Hydro-static Testing on FD Connections (Both Sprinkler and Standpipe) and work with FDNY to witness testing.
- Perform Annual Fire Pump Testing along with Monthly/Weekly Churn Testing.
- Service and maintain proper reporting and deficiencies within commercial high-rise, industrial, hotels, hospitals, residences, and all other types of commercial applications.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with clients regarding system operations and maintenance.
Requirements
- Valid and current state driver's license.
- HS diploma/GED equivalent.
- Ability to be available when scheduled and on-call as needed.
- Minimum of 2-year experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of fire sprinklers or related equipment.
- Knowledge and experience to perform Monthly Visual Inspections, Quarterly Testing, Semi Annual & Annual Flow Testing of Sprinkler Systems as per NFPA 25.
- Ability to perform 5-Year Hydro-static Testing on FD Connections (Both Sprinkler and Standpipe) and experience working with FDNY to witness testing.
- Knowledge and experience in performing Annual Fire Pump Testing along with Monthly/Weekly Churn Testing.
- Must have the S12 and S13 COF – If applicable able to obtain additional COF.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
- Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment & tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual & difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding & high-lift equipment up to 40-ft, to work within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends when required.
- Able to participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Must possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Must be able to successfully perform service and repairs on sprinkler systems for commercial & industrial applications.
- Must act as the contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems for residential applications, including Wet, Dry, Pre-Action, Deluge, and Fire Pumps.
Skills
- Fire sprinkler system installation
- Fire sprinkler system maintenance
- Fire sprinkler system repair
- Systems testing
- Systems inspection
- Emergency troubleshooting
- Code issue identification
- Non-conformance issue identification
- Service ticket preparation
- Report preparation
- NFPA 25 compliance
- Hydro-static testing
- Fire pump testing
- Customer service
- Blueprint interpretation
- Submittal interpretation
- Operational manual interpretation
- Product manual interpretation
Location
- Nationally
- Locally
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2-year experience
Education Level
- HS diploma/GED equivalent
- NICET Level II/NICET Level III Certification in Water Based Systems preferred
- Back-flow Certification, preferred
About the Company
- Total Fire Protection specializes in all aspects of sales and service of Fire and Life Safety products.
- We are a recognized leader in the fire protection industry.
- We provide our services and products both nationally and locally.
- Our customer base ranges from commercial buildings and tenants to retail stores, hospitals, schools, construction and transportation industries.
- Total Fire Protection is a nationwide Fire and Life Safety firm that has been serving the industry for over 15 years.
- Our employees take their jobs very seriously because they recognize that life safety services protect buildings and save lives.
- Total Fire Protection has sustained rapid growth throughout our continued success, and plans to expand even further.
