Summary
The Fire Sprinkler Foreman is an experienced fitter position that supervises and trains workers and tradespeople while installing systems. Having a positive attitude, good attendance, a hard-working work ethic, and the desire to grow is vital to the success of this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Working knowledge of all construction documents and fire sprinkler installation plans
- Have a working knowledge of some or all of the following documents: NFPA 13D, 13R, and 13
- Provide information about the progress of the project
- Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
- Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
- Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
- Have a professional attitude and appearance
- Interface with customers and superintendents in a professional manner
- Motivated and a self-starter
- Problem solver
- Able to work independently
- Ability to give and follow directions
- Have a working knowledge of steel piping and/or CPVC (both are preferred, but not required)
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds
- Have a current Cal Fire sprinkler fitter card
- A clean driving record is a plus.
- Reliable and predictable attendance is required for the function of this job*
- Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time
Education And Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Blazemaster, OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid training must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- This job requires that you can read, write, and speak English. It is required to have the ability to comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and read lists and reports.
- This job requires the use of Paycom, Outlook, and BuilderTrend. It also requires basic knowledge of mobile devices for communication.
- Basic math skills are a necessity. The ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in unstandardized situations
Physical Requirements
This job requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit, use hands and arms to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear, lift up to 100 lbs., and have clear, colored vision.
- Standing: Remains in a standing position to perform various functions of the job
- Climbing: ascending and descending ladders and the like
- Crouching: Bending the body downward or forward by bending the leg and spine
- Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands
- Lifting: Raises or lowers tools and piping
- Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction
- Vision: visual acuity to be thorough and accurate in the work assigned
- Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at the knees or waist
- Talking: Communicating by phone and in person
- Walking and moving about on foot
- Reference the Essential Function of the Fire Sprinkler Installer Form signed by the new hire.
Environmental Conditions
This position may expose you to any or all of the following: wet or humid conditions; working near mechanical parts; working in high, precarious places; and risk of electric shock. Noise levels can vary from low to very loud.
Travel Expectations
This job does not usually require traveling. Out-of-town work is rare, but could be necessary on occasion.
