Fire Sprinkler Technician

NICET II Water Based Fire Sprinkler Technician - Naval Air Station Patuxent RiverCompetitive wages and an Allowance for Insurance and 401k!Fire Sprinkler Technicians on the NAS Patuxent River team come from all areas of the Tri County of Southern Maryland including California, Ridge, Hollywood, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Waldorf, Laplata, Lusby, Solomons. The primary responsibility of the Fire Sprinkler Technician is to Install, repair, and replace fire sprinkler devices including but not limited to post-indicator valves, outside stem and yoke valves, waterflow switches, tamper switches, sprinkler heads, and stock boxes. The Fire Sprinkler Technician performs fire pump testing and makes repairs as needed as well as responds to emergency service calls. The ideal EMI Fire Alarm Technician must be NICET II Certified and experienced in both residential and industrial/commercial facilities.SalaryWage Rate: $40.82 to $47.65 per hour depending on certifications and experience with significant annual increasesH&W Benefit: $27.99 per hour with annual increasesTotal Comp Rate: $68.81 to $75.64 per hourSee ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an employee of EMI below!!Key ResponsibilitiesCut, thread, assemble and bond all pipes and tubes to ensure they pass every fire inspectionPerform inspections to ensure Fire Sprinkler systems are according to codePerform Preventive Maintenance and repairsdevelop a detailed maintenance program according to NFPA codes and regulationsComplete detailed inspection reportsdocument any issuesProvide preliminary cost estimates for materials and servicesMaintain all required reporting according to program leadership and present when neededMaintain current license and identification to meet government regulationsRespond to emergency service callsPerform other related duties as assignedEssential SkillsKnowledge of applicable state and federal laws and building codes and regulationsProficiency in the use of test equipmentmulti-meters and digital analyzersKnowledge of all fire safety codes and regulationsAble to read and understand installation manualsAdaptable and flexible in work situationsPrioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner.PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of HVAC equipment.Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)