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Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability, expertise, and comprehensive service offerings, including design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, Eastern Fire remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, continually evolving to meet the challenges of a fast-changing industry while maintaining the core values of integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction instituted by its founders.
As a result of continued growth, we are actively looking to add a Fire Sprinkler Fitter to our team in Auburn, ME. Our Fire Sprinkler Fitters are responsible for installing integrated overhead piping systems for fire suppression as well as maintaining and repairing all types of fire sprinkler systems and their components.While the majority of this work is automatic sprinkler systems, you will install and service a wide variety of other fire protection systems and equipment such as standpipes, clean agent, and foam systems.
As a Sprinkler Fitter you will:
- Read blueprints and demonstrate in-depth knowledge in all applicable NFPA codes especially NFPA 13; 13R; 13D; 14; and 20
- Communicate with project managers relating to schedule and project requirements.
- Install overhead sprinkler piping, standpipe systems, sprinkler system risers, and specialty fire protection systems.
- Secure hangers & seismic bracing to the building structure
- Install prefabricated main and line piping per fire protection drawings and applicable codes & standards.
- Measure, cut, and thread or groove piping when not prefabricated or for modifications.
- Join piping with proper fittings.
- Install sprinkler heads per drawings and within code allowances.
- Build system risers to include any backflow prevention, dry pipe or alarm valve set up, control valves, bells, drains, and if applicable fire pump and stored water supply.
- Manage and train any fire sprinkler apprentices that may be working with the fitter.
Job Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards relevant to systems and equipment being installed / inspected / maintained.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience installing sprinkler systems.
- Ability to work at various heights off ladders and lifts – possibly as high as 100 ft.
Typical work conditions are:
- At the ceiling level using ladders and lift platforms at heights ranging from 8-20 feet and in some cases up to 100 feet.
- The work is performed at varying degrees of height indoors between the roofs and ceilings of buildings or outside installing underground pipe work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Work requires physical stamina with considerable climbing, bending and carrying heavy pieces of pipe while working in elements ranging from hot boiler rooms to unheated open buildings.
- Apprentices receive safety training to improve manual dexterity in handling the tools of the trade without injury and to reduce the risk of injuries from falls.
As part of the Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.
Why Choose Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies:
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay rates for experienced professionals, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and additional perks, ensuring your health and well-being are taken care of.
- Strength of the Family: The Davis-Ulmer Family of Companies, with over 30 locations across the East Coast and Midwest, epitomizes the strength of a team-first mindset. Embracing a culture of collaboration, we unite to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across our network of branches. This collective approach strengthens us as a cohesive group, amplifying our impact far beyond what any individual business unit could achieve alone.
- Backed by APi Group: As a subsidiary of APi Group, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Minnesota, we provide the financial stability and support needed for success. Benefit from world-class training and leadership development opportunities, backed by a powerhouse in the Fire Life Safety & Security industry.
- Long-Term Career Relationships: Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years! We believe in investing in the right people, fostering enduring professional relationships that benefit both individuals and the company alike. Join us and become part of a community where your dedication is recognized and valued for the long term.
- Values Match: We prioritize hiring individuals whose values align with ours. Our commitment to value-driven recruitment is a cornerstone of our People/Talent Development Operating Code.
Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.