Fire Sprinkler Technician

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter (RME-I Required)

Company: JM Electronic Engineering, Inc. (JMEE)

Website: www.jmee.com

Location: San Antonio, TX (Servicing surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-time | Monday–Friday (8-Hour Shift)

Schedule: Includes an on-call rotation with Double Pay

Why Choose JMEE?

At JMEE, we don’t just offer jobs—we build lifelong careers. We invest heavily in our team members, providing them with the latest industry technology and a clear path forward.

• Upfront Perks: Enjoy 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 90 days of employment.
• A Culture of Longevity: Our team stays because they thrive; many of our employees have been with us for over 25 years. We focus on building long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Career Growth: We passionately believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to advance, we will provide the tools, training, and pathway to get you there.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work smarter, not harder. We advocate for and utilize the most current, advanced technology our industry has to offer.
• Veteran-Friendly: We hold a deep, longstanding commitment to hiring and supporting military veterans in both the field and the office.

What You’ll Accomplish in Your First Year

• Complete Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
• Earn your OSHA 10-Hour safety certification.
• Master the fundamentals of pipefitting and confidently interpret complex installation drawings.
• Develop a robust, working understanding of NFPA 13 standards and overall code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation & Assembly

• Install overhead steel piping for diverse systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems, as well as residential CPVC and copper systems.
• Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact engineered specifications.
• Secure and assemble pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing.

Underground & Valve Service

• Install and service underground infrastructure, including private fire mains, hydrants, pits, and control valves.
• Maintain and repair crucial system riser components such as alarm valves, dry pipe valves, and backflow preventers.

Testing & Compliance

• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and meticulous visual observations to ensure absolute code compliance.

Role Requirements

License & Experience

• License: Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee - Inspector) license (Required).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in fire sprinkler fitting, inspection, and/or service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Core Skills: Strong technical savviness and an appetite for continuous learning. Excellent active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Professional Traits

• Self-Motivated: A self-reliant problem-solver who enjoys hands-on, critical fieldwork.
• Character: Extreme dependability, strong personal values, and an unwavering dedication to working with honesty and integrity.