Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee
VSC Fire & Security, Inc.
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Description
VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security systems.
The company was founded in 1958 on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, with integrity and reliability at the center of everything we do. As the premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast, VSC Fire & Security provides every customer with comprehensive solutions through outstanding design, efficient installation, reliable service and repair, and thorough inspections.
VSC Fire & Security in Richmond, Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee.
What we offer:
- Excellent pay $18.00 - $28.00 based on experience
- Overtime eligible
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Employee apparel program
- Company paid long term disability insurance
- Bonus for referring new employees
- Parental leave for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Boot Allowance
- NICET certification test reimbursement
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
What you need:
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
- Eagerness for professional development and growth.
- Ability to pass various background checks.
- Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
- Desirable (but not required):
- Experience in the construction, plumbing, or fire protection industry.
- General working knowledge of industrial and/or commercial installation methods.
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings.
What you will do:
- Under the direction of a supervisor, the Sprinkler Helper will participate in site clean-up, unloading materials, staging materials, and distributing materials.
- Will learn to cut and thread pipe and will perform tasks of installation and testing of the system under supervision.
- This role is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities that could entail the use of motor vehicles, mobile equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and utilizing lift equipment.
VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits
- Excellent pay $18.00 - $28.00 based on experience
- Overtime eligible
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company paid life insurance for full-time employees
- Employee apparel program
- Company paid long term disability insurance
- Bonus for referring new employees
- Parental leave for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Boot Allowance
- NICET certification test reimbursement
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
- Eagerness for professional development and growth.
- Ability to pass various background checks.
- Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
- Desirable (but not required): Experience in the construction, plumbing, or fire protection industry.
- General working knowledge of industrial and/or commercial installation methods.
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings.
- Under the direction of a supervisor, the Sprinkler Helper will participate in site clean-up, unloading materials, staging materials, and distributing materials.
- Will learn to cut and thread pipe and will perform tasks of installation and testing of the system under supervision.
- This role is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities that could entail the use of motor vehicles, mobile equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and utilizing lift equipment.
About this role
VSC Fire & Security is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee in Richmond to join a company that has built its reputation on quality craftsmanship since 1958. This is an entry-level position where you'll work under supervisor direction learning the hands-on skills of fire sprinkler installation, including pipe cutting and threading, system installation, and testing. You'll start with material handling and site preparation tasks while progressively taking on more technical responsibilities as you develop competency.
The role demands reliability, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to learning. You'll need a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, the ability to follow instructions carefully, and willingness to work at heights and with various equipment. Prior experience in construction, plumbing, or fire protection is helpful but not required; what matters more is your eagerness to develop professionally in a safety-sensitive environment where the company provides all necessary PPE and supports NICET certification.
Compensation ranges from $18 to $28 per hour based on experience, with overtime eligibility, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a clear pathway for advancement within the organization. The company also covers boot allowances, certification test reimbursement, and offers parental leave and an employee assistance program.
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