Fire Sprinkler Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Fire Sprinkler Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance on sprinkler fire suppression systems;
- Maintain good customer relationships;
- Manual labor including lifting, climbing and clean up;
- Testing of fire pumps;
- Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action fire suppression systems;
- Must be able to perform maintenance and repairs on all above systems;
- Flow testing of fire hydrants;
- Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire sprinkler equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards;
- Highly organized, motivated team player;
- Documentation of fire sprinkler systems by use of handheld device as well as documentation of related device(s) associated to fire alarm systems;
- Servicing of wet based fire sprinkler systems;
- Preferred experience in testing Backflow prevention devices;
- Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner;
- Preferred experience in servicing and testing Portable fire extinguishers;
- Ability to follow direction and work independently when needed.
Requirements:
- Multiple system experience required, such as, Dry Systems, Wet Systems, Deluge, Pre-Action and others;
- Mechanically inclined;
- Experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Minimum 1 year experience in Fire Sprinkler Inspections;
- Preferred Certificate of fitness for City of Portland for: Water based fire sprinkler systems;
- Attention to detail is a must due to the nature of life safety testing;
- Preferred State of Oregon backflow testing certificate;
- Reliable transportation is a must including valid driver’s license;
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn as the job progresses with the intent of improvement to become a lead inspector in the future;
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently;
- Ability to install and t rouble shoot fire sprinkler systems;
- Arizona Sprinkler Fitter Certificate Preferred;
- Ability to complete accurate and timely maintenance and work records.