P.O. Box 390186
Omaha, NE 68139
402-891-0494
Five (5) year
apprenticeship
Sprinkler fitters are
pipe fitting specialists in fire protection. They install, repair and maintain
all types of fixed extinguishing systems. Most of the work deals directly with
automatic sprinkler systems. They also have the skills necessary to install and
service a wide variety of other fire protection equipment such as standpipes,
carbon dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems and dry chemical systems.
Basic Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age
High school education or
a G.E.D.
Physically fit to
perform work of the trade
Proficiency in math
Familiarity with
construction is helpful
Works with power hand
tools
Work will be both
outdoors and indoors, with a large portion of work probably being performed
overhead. Much work should be indoors.
The
apprentice will receive increment wage rate increases based on a percentage of
the journeyworker rate, beginning at approximately 45% of journeyworker pay.
The apprentice's related
training is done primarily through correspondence study administered by The
Pennsylvania State University.
Condensed Work
Experience:
Installation and repair
of all types of fire sprinkler systems including, but not limited to, wet, dry,
pre-action and deluge
Installation and repair
of all types of water supplies including, but not limited to, city connection,
fire pump, gravity tank and pressure tank
Installation and repair
of all types of systems utilizing extinguishing agents other than water
including, but not limited to, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical, and halon
substitutes
Installation of piping
and fittings which may be steel, copper or plastic and their supports
Pressure testing
Scaffolding
Safety
Care, use and operation
of tools and equipment used by the sprinkler fitter
Applications taken year round.
Benefits include: Pension
Plan, Health Insurance, Training and Education