Experienced Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter

AKV Fire Protection LTD is a business that specializes on the service and inspection side of fire protection working in commercial and residential buildings. With the business continuing to grow and expand we are looking to add an experienced journeyman sprinkler fitter to the team who is enthusiastic, hard working and dedicated to providing the best customer service possible.

AKV Fire Protection LTD is part of the local union 496 and will offer great wages, vacation pay and benefits. We value the importance of offering flexibility, open communication and opportunities for growth. We strive to build and maintain strong customer relationships and will always show recognition to our staff for being reliable, consistent and trust-able with a wide range of tasks. We believe in always providing detailed and thorough inspections and maintenance with a focus on always making sure we leave our customers happy.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs from deficiencies and new installations
• Follow all safety related duties reflected in the health and safety policy and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Fire pump, air compressor and backflow maintenance
• Always leave a job site in the condition it was found, by cleaning up after any mess caused by certain tasks.
• Inspections on all types of systems wet, dry, preaction, deluge, ect..
• Hydrant inspections

Qualifications:

• Must be dedicated to providing hard work and getting the job done right without cutting any corners
• Minimum 5 years of experience and Journeyman certification is necessary
• Unionized company with Local 496
• Valid Drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
• Service side experience is essential
• Strong communication skills
• A vast knowledge of sprinkler systems and problem solving skills
• Backflow, ITM and Fire pump certification courses would be an asset

We will provide a company van, gas card, cell phone and of course union wages.