Fire Sprinkler Fitter

The Sprinkler Fitter performs skilled, journey-level work to install, alter, maintain, and repair fire sprinkler systems, equipment, and fixtures in OHSU facilities. This position ensures full compliance with NFPA standards, state and local building codes, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. The Fire Sprinkler Fitter responds to system impairments, executes piping repairs, documents compliance records, performs regulatory preventive maintenance, and manages emergency system failures in accordance with OHSU policies. The work will be performed in all OHSU-owned and designated leased buildings both on and off the Marquam Hill campus.

• Fire Sprinkler Repair and Installation:
  • Install, alter, and repair fire sprinkler systems and campus fire supply water infrastructure, including but not limited to wet, dry, pre-action, foam, fire pumps, and deluge systems.
  • Execute piping repairs and maintain specialized equipment such as dry valves, foam suppression systems, nitrogen generators, fire pump assemblies, and seismic bracing.
  • Troubleshoot system deficiencies and identify corrective actions.
  • Perform related plumbing and mechanical work to repair or replace parts.
  • Coordinate with specialized vendors for electrical system repairs.
• Assist with manufacturer-recommended and regulatory-required inspections and maintenance for fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, antifreeze, wet/dry standpipes, foam suppression, fire pumps, fire hydrants, and other specialty fire systems. Ensure full compliance with NFPA standards, state/local codes, and AHJ requirements.
• Respond to campus fire system emergencies, system impairments, and failures or malfunctions of fire sprinkler heads, valves, piping, and assists emergency personnel.
• Record time and work using the electronic work order system. Maintain accurate documentation of work completed, materials used, and project progress.
• Order supplies and maintains a stock of readily available materials. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and professional manner.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings, and successfully complete any proficiency evaluations (verbal or written) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension to satisfy requirements of any applicable AHJ.
• Conduct fire alarm bypasses on Simplex fire alarm network. Log impairment details on Operations Console for contractor or in-house operations. When required, reset systems and acknowledge alarms during testing.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Manager or designee.

• Fire Sprinkler Fitter License.
• Within six months of hire, obtain Certificate of Fitness issued by Portland Fire & Rescue for “Automatic sprinkler system installation, alteration, testing, service or repair.”
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience working in a hospital environment.
• 3 years of experience, testing, inspecting, and maintaining fire suppression systems.
• 4 years of installation, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems.
• Computer skills: beginning - intermediate.
• Detailed knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools, rules, and regulations of the fire sprinkler trade.
• Experience with research, understanding, and ensure compliance with all codes and regulations including federal, state, and local as well as industry standards.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 13 codes.
• Experience with Building Reports.
• Training to operate laser alignment tool for pumps.
• Ability to perform hydrant flow testing and forward flow testing as well as Hydrostatic testing of Sprinkler Systems.
• Familiarity with helipad foam suppression systems.
• NICET Level II or higher for Water-Based Systems.

Normal duties require 40 hours per week. Position requires that the incumbent respond to on-call assignments, overtime and after-hours call backs as needed.

 

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu