Fire Sprinkler Fitter Helper at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
In 2024, Cox Fire joined the Pye-Barker family of companies. This acquisition aligned Cox Fire with a broader network of fire protection services, strengthening its ability to serve clients with even greater resources and expertise. Under the Pye-Barker umbrella, Cox Fire continues to uphold its founding principles while leveraging the support of a national organization dedicated to life safety and fire protection services across the United States.

Cox Fire Protection was founded in 1984 by Ron and Linda Cox. Born from a vision that had been taking shape since 1976, the company was formed to design, fabricate, and install a wide range of fire protection systems. Over the years, Cox Fire has grown to become one of the Southeast's leading fire sprinkler contractors, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability in both the public and private sectors. As the company expanded, it opened additional locations in Jacksonville and Ocala, Florida, to better serve its growing customer base throughout the state and beyond. Cox Fire's commitment to high standards, safety, and customer satisfaction has helped the company thrive in a competitive industry, earning it numerous long-term clients and project partnerships.
This position is responsible for assisting in the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities: *

* Install or upgrade sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings

* Test and repair sprinkler systems already in place

* Perform inspections to ensure sprinklers are installed according to code

* Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues

* Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner

* Protect and maintain company equipment.

* Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

* Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner

* Install or upgrade fire sprinklers in commercial and residential buildings

* Test and repair alarm systems already in place

* Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code

* Respond to emergency service calls

* Maintain a clean and safe workspace

* Perform other duties assigned by management.

*Education/Qualification: *

* Must have 1+ years of experience in a related role (fire sprinklers, construction, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

* Must have reliable transportation to/from the office or job site

* Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery

*Other Duties:*

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Physical Requirements:*

* While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

* The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

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*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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