Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Kuna ID

Description

Premier Bay Area Fire Sprinkler Contractor seeking experienced and motivated apprentices to join our growing team. Our company specializes in design and installation, service, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems. Job Summary: The Apprentice is to perform tasks at various job sites. This position could require overnight travel with the possibility of extended stays out of local area. The Apprentice will be expected use a variety hand and power tools. With proper training he or she will also become proficient with trade specific tools. The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate necessary traits and a positive attitude to be successful. Duties: • Picking and sorting of pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades. • Sorting and staging fire sprinkler pipe and materials. • Cleaning and prepping sprinkler pipe for installation. • Hauling pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location. • Load and/or unloading trucks manually or with motorized lifts. The Apprentice will not be allowed to operate lifts until properly trained. • Measure, cut and groove sprinkler pipe to specifications. • Cutting and drilling penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation. • Inspect tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed per Foreman’s direction. • Assist with inventory of construction materials on job sights and office/shop areas. • Maintain a clean job site that could include sweeping, picking up loose materials, cleaning and organizing the work area, removing shavings from oiler, replacing threading machine cardboard/plywood, wiping down oil spray. • Blueprint reading. • Driving company vehicles (½ and ¾ ton pickups). • Climbing ladders to assist with installation of sprinkler pipe • Compliance with any stipulations set by the General contractor enabling onsite installation • Ability to lift 50 lbs minimum. • Studying and testing to meet the Apprenticeship Program requirements and time sensitive benchmarks. • Taking the initiative to install sprinkler pipe to a level of proficiency relative to their apprenticeship level. • Apprentices may be asked to install larger or specific portions of the sprinkler project under the supervision of a Project Foreman. Qualifications: • Physically fit to perform the job • Reliable transportation • Excellent communication skills. Bilingual is a plus. • Positive attitude • High emphasis on safety and professionalism • HS Diploma or GED • Valid driver's license & clean driving record Our focus is on building strong relationships with our employees and customers. Personal & Professional Growth is encouraged and promoted. The core of our success is derived from the talent, dedication and commitment of our employees. There is opportunity for advancement along with industry specific training such as NICET, OSHA, NFPA, Fire Sprinkler Systems Training, and enrollment into Apprenticeship Programs. We recognize the importance of investing in our employee’s career development, along with rewarding those that consistently demonstrate high productivity and performance levels. All applicant’s employment eligibility will be confirmed through E-Verify. Any conditional job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a 9-panel drug screen and background check. Our company offers Wage (DOE), Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, 401K Plan, and Performance Incentives. Our company is also a Section 3 participant. Section 3 is a provision of the HUD Act of 1968 whose purpose is to provide greater employment and economic opportunities to low-income persons. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.