Sprinkler Pipe Fitter Journeyman

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Plans, prepares, installs, and maintains piping and fire sprinkler systems composed of various materials; systems may include pipes, pressure and vacuum gauges, pipeline filters, and valves.

• Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedure based on specifications.

• Gathers equipment and materials for the job.

• Welds, cuts, bends, threads, solders, and fits pipes.

• Attaches pipes and piping systems to walls using brackets, bracket systems, or clamps, cuts or bores holes prior to project.

• Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; safely removes and properly discards of old coverings according to hazardous waste procedures and in accordance with EPA, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.

• Inspects fire sprinkler pipes, testing for pressure and leaks; reports and/or resolves problems.

• Coordinates with manager to schedule machinery maintenance, repairs, and installation to minimize disruption to operations.

• Complies with applicable safety and building codes, regulations, and best practices.

• Maintains records, including safety logs and inspection details.

• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.

• Fire protection industry experience is required.

• NICET II in Water-Based Systems Layout or Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems is strongly preferred.

• WA State pipe fitter's trainee/ journeyman level, BAT certification required.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and stretching to install and repair fire sprinkler pipes and pipe fittings.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must possess visual acuity required to inspect piping systems and read plans or blueprints.

Pay Rate:

• $30.00 - $45.00 hourly DOE

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer