Sprinkler Apprentice

Fire Protection Technician

Learn / assist in the installation of fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Must be able to work alternative shifts or weekends to meet customer and / or job requirements. Must perform all duties in a safe and professional manner.

Assist foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems

Travel and overnight stays are required

Overtime work as needed to complete jobs

Follow all safety policies

Maintain proper documentation for work performed

Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures

Follow verbal and written instructions

Carry / move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and be capable of performing physical labor

Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly

Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum of 18 years of age

Valid Driver's License, and a dependable means of transportation to the employer's place of business and / or jobsite, and to the place where classroom job related instruction is conducted

Ability to work well with others

Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format

$23-$33 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.