Fire Sprinkler Service Technician/Fitter

(JMEE) is growing! Because of that growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for an open fire sprinkler service technician/fitter position based out of our office in Pflugerville, TX. 

If you…

• Enjoy working with your hands and solving problems
• Value building upward growth potential in a growing industry
• Appreciate opportunities for learning and growth

…then we would love to hear from you!

What make someone successful in this role?

• Being self-motivated to succeed.
• Technical saavy.
• Having an appetite for learning and knowledge.
• Being self-reliant.

What can you expect to accomplish in your first year on the job?

• Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
• Completion of OSHA 10 Hour training.
• Understanding the basics of pipefitting.
• Learning how to read and comprehend installation drawings.
• Developing an understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance.

Requirements:

• Abiding by the rules and expectations of continued learning laid out in our company policies.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have strong values and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.
• A commitment to excellence.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• The ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Dependability – must be reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

• Installing overhead pipes including steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems.
• Installing residential systems including CPVC residential pipe and copper residential pipe.
• Installing and servicing underground pipe including private service fire mains, hydrants, pits, and underground control valves.
• Installing and servicing valves, devices, and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre action, and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms.
• Fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping, fixtures, and equipment for fire sprinkler systems.
• Inspecting installation of equipment such as valves, pumps, and backflow preventers to ensure systems meet required standards and are in good working order.
• Cutting, threading, grooving, and bending pipe to specifications.
• Assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, and threading joints.
• Attaching pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Inspecting, examining, and testing installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

Why Choose to Work for JMEE?

• We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to make a better career for yourself, we will help you achieve that goal.
• We strongly advocate for the use of the most current technology our industry has to offer.
• We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
• We hire people whose values align with ours.
• Many of our employees have worked with us for over 25 years. We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.
• We have a longstanding commitment to hire veterans, both in the field and in the office.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On Call rotation with Double Pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Fire sprinkler fitting or related skillset: 2 year (Preferred)