Fire Sprinkler Service Technician (Underground)

Company Overview:

At Piper Fire Protection, a Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today!

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**

Job Summary:

Piper Fire Protection’s Clearwater, FL branch is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Service Technician (Underground) to join our team. This role involves service, repair, and modification of fire sprinkler systems, with a focus on underground piping work, while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and delivering quality workmanship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform service, repairs, and modifications on fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Complete all required documentation for service and inspections accurately and on time.
• Communicate with customers before and after each service call to explain work performed.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned jobs and maintain daily communication with the Service Coordinator regarding job status or delays.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including company vehicle, and adhere to all safety policies.
• Operate heavy equipment such as Lull, Backhoe, and fork truck.
• Install and repair underground piping systems.
• Work on or install fire hydrants and/or backflow prevention devices.
• Operate and maintain a Ridgid 300 power threading machine.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems with a thorough understanding of NFPA codes and compliance standards.
• Experience with underground piping installation and related equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, m