Fire Sprinkler Technician (San Antonio)

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician / Fitter (RME-I Required) Company: JM Electronic Engineering Inc. WWW.JMEE.COM Location: San Antonio , TX (servicing surrounding areas) Job Type: Full-time (8-hour shift, Monday–Friday) Schedule: Includes an On-Call rotation with Double Pay Why Choose JMEE? Upfront Perks: Enjoy 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 90 days of employment! Career Growth: We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to build a better career, we will provide the tools and path to help you achieve it. Cutting-Edge Tech: We advocate for and use the most current technology our industry has to offer. A Culture of Longevity: Many of our employees have been with us for over 25 years. We invest in the right people to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Veteran-Friendly: We have a longstanding commitment to hiring veterans, both in the field and in the office. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? Being self-motivated and self-reliant. Technical savviness and a strong appetite for continuous learning. Enjoying hands-on work and critical problem-solving. What You Can Expect to Accomplish in Your First Year: Completion of Apprenticeship Levels 1 and 2. Completion of OSHA 10-Hour training. Mastering the basics of pipefitting and learning to read/comprehend installation drawings. Developing a strong working understanding of NFPA 13 and code compliance. Requirements: License: Must possess a valid RME-I (Responsible Managing Employee - Inspector) license. Experience: 2 years minimum of fire sprinkler fitting, inspection and or service. Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required). Age: Must be at least 18 years of age. Core Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English; well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills. Traits: Dependability, strong personal values, and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times. Key Responsibilities: System Installation: Install overhead steel piping (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, standpipe, and hose systems) as well as residential systems (CPVC and copper). Underground & Valves: Install and service underground pipes (private fire mains, hydrants, pits, control valves) and system riser components (alarm valves, dry pipe valves, backflow preventers). Fabrication & Assembly: Cut, thread, groove, and bend pipe to exact specifications. Assemble and secure pipes and fixtures using brackets, clamps, welding, brazing, or cementing. Testing & Inspection: Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, and visual observations to ensure full code compliance.