Sprinkler Apprentice

Company description

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search! Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their building, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

Why join the Classic team?

• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Job Description

As a Sprinkler Apprentice, you will be tasked with the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems. Along the way, you will have the support of a tight-knit and experienced team who will help you grow and learn, while having the chance to share your knowledge and experience to help them all grow as well.

Task & Responsibilities:

• Acting as an ambassador of the CFLS brand in all interactions with CFLS employees, customers, and business partners.
• Capable of performing physical labour to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Majority of work all above head
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Installation, inspection, and repair of water-based fire suppression systems.
• Able to cut, thread, groove steel and copper piping.
• Able to join tubes of piping using grooved or threaded methods. Brazing may be required at times.
• Gain working knowledge of NFPA and building code requirements.
• Maintain safe working environment and adhere to company safety guidelines as directed.
• Work with sales, design, engineering, & project management to complete projects within the contracted scope, and contracted budgets to deliver a successful project for our customers.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours per day (40 hours per week/Paid hourly). Overtime may be required.
• Provide and maintain project as-built drawings, material lists, test sheets, and any other required contract documents.
• Successfully deliver CFLS Contracting projects within budget.
• Performing inspections, testing and ongoing maintenance for fire sprinkler systems as requested by CFLS’s customers and/or subcontractors in accordance with CFLS’s service delivery standards, NFPA requirements, & the local AHJ.
• Completing deficiency repairs or modifications to fire sprinkler systems as directed.

What makes you valuable?

• A member of UA Local 179 in good standing.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of performing physical labour to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Majority of work all above head.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Read and understand construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications used in installation activities.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.