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Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice - Columbus

Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice (Class 1-5) Columbus

The Fire Sprinkler Helper performs tasks at various job sites. The role requires a person with the ability to learn the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

Core Responsibilities:

• Learn and become proficient at installing fire sprinkler systems, piping, and associated equipment according to blueprints, local codes, and safety regulations.
• Learn and become proficient at inspecting, testing, and repairing existing fire sprinkler systems to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Learn and become proficient at interpreting and following technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan the layout and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Learn to ensure all installations meet local, state, and national fire codes.
• Learn to diagnose issues with malfunctioning sprinkler systems, identify the root cause, and implement effective solutions.
• Learn and become proficient at conducting hydraulic pressure tests of piping installation.
• Learn and become proficient at checking and adjusting controls, gauges, and valves to achieve control of flow or pressure.
• Load and/or unloading trucks manually or with motorized lifts.
• Pick and sort pipe, fittings and hardware associated with the building construction trades.
• Sort and stage fire sprinkler pipe and materials.
• Clean and prep sprinkler pipe for installation.
• Haul pipe, fittings and hardware from staging areas to installation location.
• Set up and operate various pipe cutting, threading, and grooving machinery.
• Learn and become proficient at measuring, cutting and grooving/threading sprinkler pipe to specifications.
• Learn and become proficient at cutting and drilling penetrations through walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Inspect tools, cords and ladder/lifts as needed..
• Assist with inventory of construction materials on job sites 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.
• Following compliance with any stipulations set by the General Contractor enabling onsite installation.
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents on the job site, ensuring the safety of oneself and others.
• Must be able to procure required licenses/certifications by required dates
• This position could require overnight travel with the possibility of extended stays out of the local area.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Peripheral Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and have a flexible work schedule.
• Team-oriented focus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at excessive heights.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy pipe daily (10-40 lbs frequently and 50-75 lbs occasionally).
• Bending and squatting frequently and for long periods of time.
• Reaching and performing work above shoulder level frequently and for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.