Fire Sprinkler Fitter Journeyworker/ Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Established in 1984, IEFP has played a significant role in the construction of fire safety systems in some of the Inland Pacific Northwest's most notable facilities including schools, hospitals, shopping malls, community centers, apartment buildings, high rise office buildings, large and small storage facilities, large and small manufacturing facilities, military installations, and more. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Communication with Designer

• Attend Job Meetings
• Attend Safety Meetings
• Install all material needed to complete a system
• Coordinate on site with MEP
• Understand reading of blueprints
• Understand Specifications on their project
• Maintain proper material on job site
• Loading & Unloading Materials
• Keep Job sites clean & safe
• Be aware of CO dates on projects
• Maintain & Turn in Test Certificates
  
• Clean and Maintain Company Vehicle

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 

• Valid State Driver's License 

• U.S. citizenship due to the level of access to sensitive information and/or restricted facilities 

• Strong knowledge of NFPA regulations and standards
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
• Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Must be able to coordinate and work well with others.
• Must pass a post-offer drug screen test, background, and reference check.
• WSP Commercial Fitter Card
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background, and reference check.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Must be comfortable with ladders and manlifts and capable of entering confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.