Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year?

Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security , a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc . ( Summit Companies ), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.

We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.

Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.

Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.

We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY :

The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Foreman is to install sprinkler head, valves, and steel and CPVC pipe in newly constructed structures and renovations to existing structures with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

• Cut, fabricate and install steel pipe and CPVC pipe as designed for fire sprinkler system.
• Install and hang a variety of pipe, sprinkler heads, fittings, hangers and other fire protection components in accordance with blueprints and construction documents.
• Install and trim a variety of valves for wet, dry, and pre-action fire protection systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents to ensure sprinkler system is constructed as designed.
• Ensuring all project close out documents are turned in as needed. Such as test papers, red line drawing, owners training, signed extra work orders, etc.
• Attend job meetings and coordinate schedules with GC and other contractors.
• Ensure project timeline are being met, and all required documentation is submitted in time manner so project is completed on time and on budget.
• Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns to your direct supervisor.
• Coordinate and manage all assigned projects with the superintendent, GC and employees.
• Ensuring communication by assigned crew with vendors, contractors is conducted in a professional manner.
• Complete daily progress reports. Include any accidents, changes in design due to field conditions, proposed changes in scope and conflicts with design as related to existing conditions.
• Ensure that all materials for a job is ordered and on site as required. Once on site, you will be expected to layout or store your material in a safe and orderly fashion in the designated location.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure all work areas remain clean, safe, and orderly while working and at the end of the workday.
• Clean, inspect and service required tools in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and supplies are secured and accounted for while on the job site and prior to the end of the workday.
• On a daily basis, reports to the superintendent or GC on progress and / or job-related problems.
• Train the Sprinkler Fitters and Sprinkler Apprentices on all aspects of their job.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.

Foreman must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications :

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• NICET Certification, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements :

• 5-10 years’ experience installing fire sprinkler systems, required.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. Construction experience, basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, customer service skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet project schedules, ability to plan and organize, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to train other is required.

Communication Skills :

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills :

Ability to operate a computer, tablet and read electronic blueprints required. Experience with SalesForce and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Other Qualifications :

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

Our benefits package includes :

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

PIPE We are PASSIONATE about life safetyWe have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and communityWe constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace.

Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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