Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Odenton - Odenton, MD 21113Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $35.00 HourlyDivision 134 - Odenton, MD   Summary Responsible service and repair of fire sprinkler piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Service and repair of wet fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads. Service and repair of dry fire sprinkler systems including the associated pipe, fittings, valves, and sprinkler heads. Responsible for OS&Y valves including the installation of a repacking kit Working with metal and plastic (such as PVC and CPVC) pipe Service and repair of air compressors and associated controls Service and repair fire pumps and associated controls Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools. Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges. Adhere to safety procedures. Must be able to regularly work extended business hours or hours outside of normal business hours, such as late at night, early in the morning, and weekends. Must be able to regularly accept and work emergency service and repair calls from the dispatcher outside of normal business hours including late at night, early in the morning, and weekends.   Additional Requirements: Pre-employment Drug Screen, Clean MVR.   Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with anti-freeze loops and pre-action systems a plus. Experience reading and interpreting fire sprinkler installation plans preferred. What's In It For You?Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs. Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.   We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following: Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives Medical  Dental  Vision Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 401(K) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet Company Paid Training and Certifications Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection)