Summary
We are looking for employees that offer a positive attitude to support our culture, an innovative thinker to help better our processes, and a professional that will interact with customers in a positive manner. As a Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitter, you will be responsible for installation, maintenance, or repair of commercial special hazard suppression systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Performs installation, testing, inspections, and repairs to the various types of fire protection systems and equipment.
* Ability to study and understand blueprints and graphics of buildings and structures.
* Have a strong eye for detail work and thorough knowledge of working with piping systems, equipment, and materials used in the fire protection industry.
* Gain knowledge of, abide by, and promote company and customer safety policies.
* Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when working around or directly with the public and/or customers.
* Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
* Care and Use of Equipment - The extent to which the employee is able to perform all maintenance and operations checks of job-related equipment.
* Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating efforts on important priorities.
* Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers, establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
* Work Quality - Consistently achieves desired outcomes with a minimum of avoidable errors and problems.
* Communication - Ability to inform orally and in writing, understanding instructions quickly and clearly.
Education and Experience
* Preferred Education and Experience – High School diploma, completion of or enrollment in a recognized apprenticeship program, OSHA 30 or 10, and possession of or willingness to obtain certifications in sprinkler/standpipe systems, backflow, fire alarm, and portable fire extinguishers.
* Preferred Experience – 3+ years in commercial construction.
* Working knowledge and/or willingness to learn the use of computers, tablets, and smartphones. Basic skills in Microsoft products are helpful.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Performing the essential functions of this job will require the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction in adverse weather conditions. Work may be performed in ditches and elevated work platforms. Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to wear approved eye protection. The person must have the ability to hear bells, alarms, and whistles. Performing this job requires the use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls. You will be required to sit, walk, talk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. This employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and without assistance.
Candidates for this position must possess a valid driver license and reliable means of transportation. A 40-hour work week is standard, and overtime, when needed, is expected. With prior notification, applicants must be willing to work flexible hours that may include nights and weekends unless previous arrangements have been made with management.
Benefits
Gutridge offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, matching 401(K), and paid vacation.
Gutridge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status imposed by applicable law.
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