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Fire Sprinkler Technician

Impact Fire Services

Southborough, MA
17 hours ago

Job Description

Professional Fire Systems, LLC and Professional Fire Systems Inc. recently joined the Impact Fire Services team. As a subsidiary company of Impact Fire Services, Professional Fire has provided fire and life safety inspection, repair, and installation services covering Massachusetts and New England areas for over 19 years.

$3,000 Sign-On-Bonus based on experience.

Responsible for inspection, installation, and repair of Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Deluge and Foam systems; Testing, rebuilding and/or replacing Backflow Preventers. Responsible for identifying trouble areas and performing service in an efficient and professional manner to ensure that sprinkler systems are operating properly.

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform visual inspection of system, disabling horn & strobes, and alerting alarm company and fire department.
  • Install/hang sprinkler systems and their components per NFPA and engineering guidelines.
  • Install or replace wet, dry, pre-action, deluge and foam systems as needed.
  • Repair and/or replace all sprinkler systems components.
  • Repair, replace and rebuild backflow preventers as necessary.
  • Prepare sprinkler pipe, using threader when needed, and stock truck with inventory required to perform the job.
  • Work efficiently and utilize resources to complete jobs in a timely manner.
  • Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep work truck clean and organized.
  • Manage inventory and tools for each job to assure proper parts and tools are on hand.
  • Manage the installation jobsite in an efficient and safe manner keeping it clean, organized, & professional.
  • Complete NFPA certification and life safety testing, maintaining current knowledge of NFPA code.


Qualifications:

  • Massachusetts Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License
  • 1-3 years field experience in Fire Sprinkler and Backflow systems service.
  • Fire and /or Life Safety Systems experience.
  • Must have or be able & willing to attain state Sprinkler and/or Backflow License.
  • Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
  • Possess a valid drivers license and driving record that meets company requirements.
  • Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be able to visually inspect and service sprinkler and backflow systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
  • May (often will) require ability to effectively use a Sprinkler Pipe Threader.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven success in performance of Sprinkler inspection, installation, and service is highly preferred.
  • NICET Certification in Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems and/or Water-Based Systems Layout, preferred.

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