Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security systems. The company was founded in 1958 on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, with integrity and reliability at the center of everything we do. As the premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast, VSC Fire & Security provides every customer with comprehensive solutions through outstanding design, efficient installation, reliable service and repair, and thorough inspections. VSC Fire & Security in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee. What we offer: Excellent pay $19.00 - $29.00 based on experience Paid vacation and company holidays Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company paid life insurance for full time employees Company paid long term disability insurance Bonus for referring new employees Parental leave for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) NICET certification test reimbursement Opportunities for training and advancement All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided What you need: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. Eagerness for professional development and growth. Ability to pass various background checks. Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle. Desirable (but not required): Experience in the construction, plumbing, or fire protection industry. General working knowledge of industrial and/or commercial installation methods. Ability to read and comprehend drawings. What you will do: Under the direction of a supervisor, the Sprinkler Helper will participate in site clean-up, unloading materials, staging materials, and distributing materials. Will learn to cut and thread pipe and will perform tasks of installation and testing of the system under supervision. This role is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities that could entail the use of motor vehicles, mobile equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and utilizing lift equipment. VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in VSC Fire & Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr VSC Fire & Security