["Fire Sprinkler Technician (San Antonio)","Fire Sprinkler Technician (San Antonio)"]

Underground & Valves: Install and service underground pipes (private fire mains, hydrants, pits, control valves) and system riser components (alarm valves, dry pipe valves, backflow preventers). Testing & Inspection: Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and visual observations to ensure full code compliance.

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter (RME-I Required)

Company: JM Electronic Engineering Inc. WWW.JMEE.COM

Location: San Antonio, TX (servicing surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-time (8-hour shift, Monday-Friday)

Schedule: Includes an On-Call rotation with Double Pay

Why Choose JMEE?

• Upfront Perks: Enjoy 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 90 days of employment!
• Career Growth: We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to build a better career, we will provide the tools and path to help you achieve it.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: We advocate for and use the most current technology our industry has to offer.
• A Culture of Longevity: Many of our employees have been with us for over 25 years. We invest in the right people to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Veteran-Friendly: We have a longstanding commitment to hiring veterans, both in the field and in the office.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Being self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Technical savviness and a strong appetite for continuous learning.
• Enjoying hands-on work and critical problem-solving.

What You Can Expect to Accomplish in Your First Year:

• Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2.
• Completion of OSHA 10-Hour training.
• Mastering the basics of pipefitting and learning to read/comprehend installation drawings.
• Developing a strong working understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance.

Requirements:

• License: Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee - Inspector) license.
• Experience: 2 years minimum of fire sprinkler fitting, inspection and or service.
• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required).
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Core Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English; well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Traits: Dependability, strong personal values, and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Installation: Install overhead steel piping (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems) as well as residential systems (CPVC and copper).
• Underground & Valves: Install and service underground pipes (private fire mains, hydrants, pits, control valves) and system riser components (alarm valves, dry pipe valves, backflow preventers).
• Fabrication & Assembly: Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact specifications. Assemble and secure pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing.
• Testing & Inspection: Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and visual observations to ensure full code compliance.