Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice - Local 669

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States • $34,900 - $45,352 / year • 3m ago

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice

North Dakota and surrounding areas

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company, established in 1924, is a people-first company with a proven track record of investing in our teammates. Our purpose of “Building Great Leaders” is at the forefront of everything we do.

Viking is powered by APi Group – a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. Being a part of an organization like APi Group has many benefits, including highly competitive pay, industry leading benefits and perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

We often hear companies claim they are a “family” not just a “company.” We strive to be a company that prioritizes the family YOU already have waiting for you at home. Creating a healthy work-life balance and ensuring everyone makes it home safely is our top priority.

Benefits We Offer:

Benefits and hourly rates are provided through the local union organization (UA Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters)

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Position

As a Fire Sprinkler Fitter for Viking, and a valued member of the UA Local Union, you will play a critical role in assisting with the installation and repairs of fire sprinkler systems in diverse types of buildings, ensuring they meet all safety codes and standards. You will work alongside a skilled team, utilizing your expertise to assess blueprints, select appropriate materials, and provide high-quality craftsmanship to protect lives and property from fire damage.

Job Responsibilities

Learn to install, repair, and maintain all types of fixed extinguishing systems, including wet, dry, deluge, and preaction systems, fire pumps and standpipe systems.
Responsible for installing and servicing other fire protection equipment such as carbon dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems, and dry chemical systems.
Travel within the states of ND, SD, MN, NE to work on various locations/job sites; as necessary.

Comply with union collective bargaining agreement.

Job Qualifications

Willing to become a member of the UA Local Union.
Be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
No prior experience is required.
Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy.
Willing to lift up to at least 50 pounds; with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willing to climb ladders; with or without reasonable accommodation.
Strong mechanical background is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment; with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to pass a post-offer drug test and background check, if applicable.

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Dan Broich.

Please visit www.vikingsprinkler.usfor more information or to see all job openings.

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants with Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.