What are the responsibilities and job description for the 669 Union Service Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice position at Ryan Fireprotection, Inc.?
669 Sprinkler Apprentice - South Bend, IN & Valparaiso, IN
Build a Career in Fire Protection — Earn While You Learn!
Ryan Fireprotection is hiring Apprentices for our five-year, paid training program. You’ll get hands-on experience in the field, complete 19 courses through a nationally recognized university, and earn regular raises every 6 months.
Starting Pay: $24.13/hour — with potential to start higher if you have a bachelor's degree, military experience or experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or other commercial construction trades. Top foreman pay: $54.08/hour.
What We Offer:
- Full insurance benefits pension at no cost to you or your dependents
- Structured raises and advancement
- Training to become a Foreman
- Travel opportunities
What You’ll Need:
- Basic construction knowledge & tool skills
- Ability to work at heights (tied-off in a boom lift)
- Physically fit to perform the work
- Willingness to travel
Non-Negotiables:
- HS diploma or GED
- Must be 18 and pass a drug test & physical
- Must be willing to travel
- Must not be afraid of heights (tied-off in a boom lift)
The pay scale for Indiana is as follows (these increases to each class happen every 6 months)
- Class 1: $24.13
- Class 2: $26.94
- Class 3: $29.18
- Class 4: $31.43
- Class 5: $33.11
- Class 6: $35.92
- Class 7: $38.16
- Class 8: $40.41
- Class 9: $42.65
- Class 10: $44.90
Journeyman = $51.52/hour, but at Ryan, we are training for you to be a Foreman who make $54.08/hour
Salary : $24 - $54