Fire Sprinkler Fitters install, service, and maintain and repair fire protection systems, including automatic sprinklers, specialized foam, and dry chemical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. They work on industrial, commercial and residential sites. They can be self-employed or work with construction firms, plumbing contractors, heating and air conditioning companies, building developers or sprinkler system contractors.
You have plumbing knowledge.
You have strength and stamina.
You are comfortable working at heights.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret work specifications and fire codes
- Inspect, maintain, and repair piping, fixtures, and controls including hydrant, pump, and sprinkler head connections
- Install valves, alarms, and associated equipment
- Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors, and control equipment
- Test systems for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
- Service and repair sprinkler systems
- May prepare cost estimates for clients
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Strong communication skills, reading, and numeracy
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and fire codes
- Plumbing knowledge
- Strength and stamina
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work at heights
Hourly Pay
Contact the local union for more information on hourly pay, benefits, pensions, and more.
Construction workers needed!
649,300
Per year to 2024 (construction & extraction occupations)*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Did you know?
Sprinkler fitters can install equipment during all phases of construction and during renovation or upgrading of existing structures. They also frequently work on the same site more than once.
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