Fire Sprinkler Technician

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter (RME-I Required)

Company:

JM Electronic Engineering Inc.

WWW.JMEE.COM

Location:

Pflugerville, TX (Office-based, servicing surrounding areas)

Job Type:

Full-time (8-hour shift, Monday-Friday)

Schedule:

Includes an On-Call rotation with Double Pay Why Choose JMEE?

Upfront Perks:

Enjoy 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 90 days of employment!

Career Growth:

We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to build a better career, we will provide the tools and path to help you achieve it.

Cutting-Edge Tech:

We advocate for and use the most current technology our industry has to offer.

A Culture of Longevity:

Many of our employees have been with us for over 25 years. We invest in the right people to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.

Veteran-Friendly:

We have a longstanding commitment to hiring veterans, both in the field and in the office. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? Being self-motivated and self-reliant. Technical savviness and a strong appetite for continuous learning. Enjoying hands-on work and critical problem-solving. What You Can Expect to Accomplish in

Your First Year:

Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2. Completion of OSHA 10-Hour training. Mastering the basics of pipefitting and learning to read/comprehend installation drawings. Developing a strong working understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance.

Requirements:

License:

Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee - Inspector) license.

Experience:

2 years minimum of fire sprinkler fitting, inspection and or service.

Education:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required).

Age:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Core Skills:

Ability to read, write, and speak English; well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.

Traits:

Dependability, strong personal values, and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

System Installation:

Install overhead steel piping (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems) as well as residential systems (CPVC and copper).

Underground & Valves:

Install and service underground pipes (private fire mains, hydrants, pits, control valves) and system riser components (alarm valves, dry pipe valves, backflow preventers).

Fabrication & Assembly:

Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact specifications. Assemble and secure pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing.

Testing & Inspection:

Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and visual observations to ensure full code compliance.