What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Designer Apprentice position at Action Fire Pros?
Job Overview
Local company seeking full-time fire sprinkler design apprentice for Woodway and/or Waxahachie office. Must be detail orientated, fast learner, and a team player.
Qualifications
Applicable degree from a technical school, college or two years design experience with a fire sprinkler contractor.
Experience in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
Able to perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and eager.
Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written.
Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check.
Responsibilities
This individual will learn to design; coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
They will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using computer generated program.
The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office.
The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.
Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.
Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.
Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and/or AutoSprink programs.
Create stock list for all material required throughout the project.
Perform hydraulic calculations.
Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
Maintain design historical records for future use.
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations.
Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28