Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC • Full-time • Knoxville, Tennessee, United States • $30 - $35 / hour • 1m ago

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This position is responsible for the proper operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports. The foreman assumes the lead role in 1-2 person crews to oversee work on customer sites at times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct routine preventative maintenance on commercial and residential sprinkler fire systems.
Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action systems.
Inspects, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire sprinkler equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner.
Provides advanced level technical assistance for team members and customers as needed.
Teaches trade skills to advancing apprentices/helpers.
Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues and report results of work completed in an accurate, timely manner.
Protect and maintain company equipment.
Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
Respond to emergency service calls.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:
At least 3 years of experience with commercial fire sprinkler systems is required.
Advanced working knowledge of NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
Skilled operation of sprinkler trade equipment including, but not limited to, impact wrenches, band saws, measuring devices, fitting take-outs, manual lifting devices, grooving machines, threading machines, and powered industrial lifting devices.
Troubleshooting skills.
Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.

Other Duties:
Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Compensation:

$30-$35 per hour DOE within the industry.

Company vehicle provided.

Benefits and Perks:

Excellent pay
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.