Sprinkler Fitter in British Columbia

Work site environment

• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule materials, tools and personnel
• Instruct apprentices
• Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
• Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
• Service and repair sprinkler system
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
• Select type and size of pipe required
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits