Fire Sprinkler Fitter II (SLS)

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About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The Fire Sprinkler Fitter II installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains fire sprinkler and suppression systems in accordance with NFPA codes and safety standards. This role interprets drawings, performs piping and system modifications, troubleshoots mechanical issues, and supports service and inspection activities while ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer communication.

Responsibilities:

• Install, modify, and repair fire sprinkler system
• Read and interpret fire sprinkler drawings
• Cut, groove, and thread fire sprinkler piping
• Ensure all work complies with applicable NFPA codes
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients
• Perform service and inspections based on NFPA 10, 12, 13 17, 17A, 25 and 2001.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building codes.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• May perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• On-call rotation
• Occasional out-of-town travel
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in fire sprinkler installation or repair.
• Knowledge of 10, 12, 13 17, 17A, 25 and 2001, as well as a general understanding of NFPA and other relevant fire and life safety codes.
• Proficiency in basic mechanical skills, including troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems, including proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Willingness and ability to obtain all required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as NICET, CSA, and Backflow (inspection and repair).
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of fire extinguishers, kitchen hoods, and emergency/exit lights.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with both wet and dry systems, standpipes, fire pumps, etc.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Benefits:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Flexible Spending Accounts
  5. 401K w/ company match
  6. Life/AD&D/LTD
  7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  8. Employee Assistance Program
  9. Pet Insurance

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Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

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