sprinkler fitter
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 5 years or more
Work site environment
At heights
Wet/damp
Noisy
Work setting
Various locations
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Commercial
Residential
Tasks
Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
Schedule materials, tools and personnel
Liaise with management, engineers and other trades
Instruct apprentices
Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
Service and repair sprinkler system
Supervise other workers
Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
Select type and size of pipe required
Test system for leaks using testing equipment
Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Supervision
1 to 2 people
3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Sprinkler System Installer Trade Certification
Sprinkler System Installer Red Seal Certificate
Driver's License
Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Team player
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Other benefits