RLH FIRE PROTECTION

Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

$72,800-$87,360

About This Job

Benefits Include

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Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary insurance plans

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PTO

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401(k)

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Perpetual, persistent, and pertinent training

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Opportunity for growth

Job Summary

As a full-time, onsite Fire Sprinkler Fitter at RLH Fire Protection Inc., you will perform the installation and repairs of fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Acting as self-starting and safety-oriented fitter, with an active Cal Fire card your precision and expertise will contribute to the safety and effectiveness of various projects.

Essential Duties

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Assembly, installation, alterations, and repairs of pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, air, steam, or other liquids and gases.

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Up to but not limited to the maintenance, modifications, and testing of pipe systems.

Qualifications

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Ability to understand and identify the characteristics of wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems.

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Understanding of when each of the four primary fire system types as well as specialty systems should be utilized

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Ability to describe how various sprinklers, pipe, valves, and water flow devices are used in aboveground applications and the three primary system piping configurations

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Understands the principles of sprinkler system earthquake protection through seismic bracing and restraint, and formulas used to calculate sprinkler protection areas

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Understands and can identify special architectural protection requirements around features such as cloud ceilings, soffits and other obstructive structural and decorative building components

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Can identify and understand occupancy and commodity classification requirements

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Can identify and understand component and hardware requirements for fire sprinklers, hangers, and brace components

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Can identify and understand piping system installation requirements and identify different types of hazards

Job Requirements

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Ability to clearly communicate and articulate job needs

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Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

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Ability to read and interpret blueprints

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Basic math and measurement knowledge

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Have a working knowledge of proper care and use of tools

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Valid driver's license and ability to present personal car insurance

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Be willing to work out of town with occasional overnight stays

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Cal Fire Card (Required)

Safety/Physical Requirements

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Ability to carry/move tools and equipment up to 75lb.

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Continuous walking, standing, squatting, and lifting

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Ability to work in varying outdoor temperatures, and indoor cold temperatures depending on cold box/freezer temps

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Ability to work in confined spaces

Related Experience

5 years of relevant job experience required

Education

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High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

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Combination of experience and education may substitute education requirements

Pay rate: $35.00-$42.00 per hour

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervisory: This position does not have any direct reporting employees.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the RLH Fire Protection, Inc.