Fire Sprinkler Technician

Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing inspections, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial fire sprinkler systems across Central and Eastern Virginia. You will support a growing inspection, service, and repair division that serves a diverse customer base, including living communities, multifamily housing, retail facilities, commercial office buildings, light industrial sites, and data centers. The position is ideal for an experienced technician who can work independently in the field, interact professionally with customers in occupied spaces, and help support and mentor a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual inspections, testing, and maintenance on commercial fire sprinkler systems in a variety of facilities, including living communities, apartments, retail properties, commercial buildings, light industrial environments, and data centers.
• Conduct service calls, diagnose issues, and complete repairs on water-based fire sprinkler systems, ensuring systems operate reliably and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-related problems, perform diagnostic testing, and implement effective solutions to restore proper system performance.
• Walk entire facilities during inspections, including occupied spaces, inspecting every room as required to identify and document system deficiencies and compliance issues.
• Accurately document inspection findings, deficiencies, and compliance concerns, and assist with developing repair recommendations and scopes of work.
• Work directly with property managers, facility personnel, and other stakeholders, providing clear communication, professional customer service, and updates on inspection and service activities.
• Operate in a customer-facing field service capacity, representing a service-focused brand and maintaining a professional demeanor in occupied environments.
• Lead inspection crews of 25 employees when required, coordinating work in occupied facilities to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
• Train and mentor helpers and junior technicians, sharing technical knowledge and best practices to support their growth from helper to technician to lead technician.
• Coordinate daily work under a direct-to-jobsite model, traveling regionally throughout Richmond, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and surrounding areas, while generally returning home each day.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and system layouts to verify proper installation, identify system components, and support inspection and repair activities.
• Follow NFPA standards and company procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance, maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain a clean driving record and adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements while operating company vehicles and working on customer sites.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of fire sprinkler inspection, service, and installation experience.
• NICET II certification in Water-Based Systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and fire sprinkler inspection and testing requirements.
• Proven ability to independently perform annual inspections, service calls, troubleshooting, and maintenance work on fire sprinkler systems.
• Experience documenting deficiencies, compliance issues, and inspection findings in a clear and organized manner.
• Customer-facing field service experience, including direct interaction with property managers and facility personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead inspection crews and coordinate work in occupied facilities.
• Experience working in apartments, living facilities, commercial buildings, retail properties, light industrial environments, and data centers.
• Ability to train and mentor helpers and junior technicians in inspection and service procedures.
• Strong understanding of fire sprinkler inspection and testing procedures and system operation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and fire sprinkler system layouts.
• Valid drivers license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fire sprinkler installation experience, including fit-outs and project work.
• Service technician with experience leading projects or crews.
• 5+ years of fire sprinkler industry experience preferred beyond inspection and service.
• Experience with construction-related activities, including repair, diagnostic testing, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to grow into foreman or leadership roles as the inspection and service division expands.
• Comfort working in occupied environments, maintaining a professional appearance and communication style.
• Regional travel experience and familiarity with Central and Eastern Virginia markets is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You join an established fire protection organization with a strong reputation across Virginia and a consistent, recurring customer base in inspections, service, and maintenance. The company has been operating since 2011 and is actively expanding, creating immediate openings for lead technicians and helpers as well as multiple future foremen roles. Employees benefit from a clear, structured career path from helper to technician to lead technician and into future leadership opportunities. The steady demand from existing customers and emerging data center projects provides long-term stability, while the diverse mix of facilities keeps the work engaging and offers continuous opportunities to broaden your technical expertise.

Work Environment

Technicians work primarily in the field under a direct-to-jobsite model, with typical hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role involves regional travel throughout Richmond, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and surrounding areas, with technicians generally returning home daily. Work takes place across a wide variety of facilities, including living communities, multifamily housing, retail stores, commercial office buildings, light industrial sites, and data centers. You will frequently work in occupied environments, coordinating with property managers and facility personnel, and may operate as part of inspection teams of 25 employees. The variety of sites and systems keeps the work dynamic and provides exposure to different building types, mechanical systems, and inspection scenarios, supporting ongoing development of technical skills.

This is a Contract position based out of North Chesterfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of North Chesterfield, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.