Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. Our success throughout New England has created a need for a Sprinkler Technician to work out of our Bethlehem, PA office.

As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have joined forces with Kistler O'Brien (KOB) Fire Protection based out of Pennsylvania. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the PA area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do.

With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and Paoli, Pennsylvania, KOB has employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace!

While KOB Fire Protection services customers all throughout the state of Pennsylvania, and we are looking for someone specifically to help with our Lehigh Valley territory and customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Installation, Maintenance, Inspect, repair and test wet sprinklers, dry sprinklers, deluge sprinklers, fire pumps, Wet/Dry standpipe systems, backflow preventors, fire hydrants, and fire hoses.
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers, according to specifications.
• Inspect work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
• Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cut, thread, groove, and solder pipe.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings to include but not be limited to, iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
• Connect pipes using threaded, soldered, grooved, or cemented joints.
• Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers
• Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• Operate machinery to verify repair.
• Provide testing to ensure the maintenance was completed properly.
• Works in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind always.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed.
• Ability to work off Step Ladders, Extension Ladders, and Lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs.

 Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years' experience as a Fire Sprinkler Technician.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 13 and 14 Code Requirements.
• Understanding of Piping networks and varies valves.
• Ability to use a Rigid 300 threader and groover.
• Ability to read blueprints and design layouts.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Team skills and dependability.

Benefits: 

Some of these benefits may not be important for you today, but they may be down the road:

• Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan
• Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP
• Paid time off
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events
• Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in New England

About Us: Encore Fire Protection's mission is to save lives and protect property through the servicing and installation of innovative fire suppression, fire sprinkler and fire alarm solutions. We are dedicated to providing sole source, customer centric fire protection throughout all of New England. Over the past 30 years our team has developed a time tested model that combines technical experience, committed customer service, and a straightforward approach to operations and communication

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.