Junior Fire Sprinkler Apprentice/Fitter

Junior Fire Sprinkler Apprentice/Fitter

Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Job sites throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties

Start or Advance Your Career in Fire Protection

Economy Fire Protection is a well-established South Florida fire protection contractor with more than 35 years of experience. We specialize in the installation, service, maintenance, and inspection of commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems.

We are looking for a dependable Junior Fire Sprinkler Apprentice/Fitter with some hands-on experience in fire sprinklers, plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical work, or construction.

Extensive fire sprinkler experience is not required. We are willing to train someone who already knows how to work safely on a construction site, is comfortable using hand and power tools, follows instructions, and genuinely wants to learn the fire sprinkler trade.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is hardworking, mechanically inclined, and interested in building a long-term skilled-trade career.

Why Join Economy Fire Protection?

• Competitive pay based on your skills and experience
• Full-time, consistent work
• Opportunities for overtime
• On-the-job fire sprinkler training
• Health insurance, with 50% of the employee premium paid by the company
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor contributions and employer matching
• Paid sick leave and PTO
• Paid holidays
• One week of paid vacation after 1 year
• Opportunities to advance into fitter and foreman positions
• Long-term career opportunity with an established South Florida company
• Supportive team environment where reliability and quality work are valued

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems
• Help install steel and CPVC fire sprinkler piping
• Assist with installing sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, hangers, and related equipment
• Measure, cut, assemble, and connect pipe and tubing under the direction of an experienced fitter or foreman
• Learn to thread and groove steel pipe
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, threading machines, and grooving machines
• Load, unload, organize, and properly handle tools and materials
• Follow instructions provided by the foreman and experienced crew members
• Learn to read basic blueprints, shop drawings, and measurements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow company policies, job-site procedures, and safety requirements
• Properly care for company tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment
• Report material shortages, job-site problems, or safety concerns to the foreman
• Work professionally with coworkers, contractors, customers, inspectors, and other trades
• Arrive on time and be ready to work each day

Required Qualifications

• Some previous hands-on experience in fire sprinklers, plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, mechanical work, or construction
• Experience safely using common hand and power tools
• Basic mechanical ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to take measurements and perform basic construction-related math
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work well as part of a construction crew
• Commitment to job-site safety
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties
• Availability to work occasional nights, weekends, or overtime when required

Preferred but Not Required

• Previous fire sprinkler installation experience
• Plumbing or pipefitting experience
• Experience working with steel or CPVC pipe
• Familiarity with Fire Sprinkler heads, fittings, valves, or hangers
• Experience using threading or grooving machines
• Ability to read basic construction drawings or blueprints
• OSHA or construction safety training

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds
• Climb ladders and work from lifts
• Bend, kneel, reach, and work overhead
• Use hand and power tools for extended periods
• Perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor construction environments
• Work safely at different heights and in varying weather conditions

The Person We Are Looking For

We are not expecting you to know everything about fire sprinkler systems on your first day. We will provide training to the right person.

However, you must arrive with a good attitude, basic construction or mechanical experience, and the ability to work safely with tools. You must be willing to listen, learn, ask questions, accept correction, and steadily improve.

We are looking for someone who wants more than a temporary job. The right candidate wants to learn a skilled trade, become a qualified fire sprinkler fitter, and build a long-term career with our company.

Apply Today

Submit your resume and briefly describe your experience with:

• Fire sprinklers, plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical work, or construction
• Hand and power tools
• Steel, CPVC, PVC, copper, or other piping materials
• Construction equipment, ladders, or lifts

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Economy Fire Protection is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person