Sprinkler Service Technician

Who We A r e Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection is a leader in the commercial fire protection industry and has grown into a regional life safety partner of choice during its 90 years of operation! Our team of more than 200 associates works daily knowing that they are part of something bigger, working to protect the people and property of our customers. Our employment opportunities are not just jobs but an avenue to make a difference in our communities. If you are passionate about making a daily impact, Kistler O'Brien is the right place for you! Even with little or no experience, you can succeed and prosper with our organization's robust training program that can help you earn industry certifications, on-the-job education, and career-advancing knowledge. As a member of the KOB family, you can grow into a successful career in the fire protection business. Our organization is growing and seeking great individuals to help provide exemplary service to our customers across the tri-state area. With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and West Chester, Pennsylvania, we have employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace! Position Summary: Responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, servicing and maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports, sprinklers, backflow devices and water-based fire protection equipment per NFPA guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Service, maintenance, Inspect, repair and test wet sprinklers, dry sprinklers, deluge sprinklers, fire pumps, Wet/Dry standpipe systems, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, and fire hoses. Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers, according to specifications. Inspect work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness. Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Cut, thread, groove and solder pipe. Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes and fittings to include but not be limited to, iron, steel, copper and plastic. Connect pipes using threaded, soldered, grooved or cemented joints. Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps and hangers Weld pipe supports to structural steel members. Operate machinery to verify repair. Provide testing to ensure the maintenance was completed properly. Work in compliance with the company's safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs. Other duties as assigned or needed. Other Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment. Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to read and comprehend appropriate NFPA codes. Capability of cutting, threading and grooving pipe. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Pass NICET Level 1 or greater within 2 years of hire. Valid Driver License in state of residence with minor violations. NEWWA Backflow Certification within one (1) year of hire. High Lift Certification within one (1) year of hire. Confined Space Certification within one (1) year of hire. OSHA 10 Certification. Maintain company selected manufacturer's trainings. Maintain state and/or municipality licensing as required. We are Seeking to Retain Our Employees by Offering a Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401K Matched Retirement Savings Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Short and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay On-the-job Training and Company-assisted Professional Certifications Company Provided Cell Phone and Tablet Port-to-port Pay Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses' Allowance Company Provided Uniforms Company Provided Vehicle and Gas Card Job Type: Full-time #HP

Created: 2024-10-29