Underground Fire Sprinkler Apprentice - Ft Myers, FL

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. is a family business whose success is driven by our amazing Team Members who save lives daily!

We’re an open-book company that offers Weekly Pay, Performance Bonuses (PIPs), Excellent Benefits, and a Company Culture that we are proud of!

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Who are we?

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. has been in business for over 48 years and currently has 7 branches across Florida and North Carolina. We’re a family business at our core and are proud to be a part of a life-saving industry. Here at WAFS, we offer a company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career and treats our team members like family. We are an open-book company and share our financials with all team members. We are proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which means every eligible team member is also an employee-owner, sharing in the growth and long-term success of Wayne Automatic. Learn more about our company and history at www.waynefire.com or visit our company's Facebook page at Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc.

Underground Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers is looking for an Underground Fire Sprinkler Apprentice in our Ft. Myers branch to work in the surrounding areas. The Underground Apprentice assists with installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of underground fire protection piping systems. Under the direction of an Underground Foreman, the apprentice learns excavation safety, underground pipe installation, thrust blocking, restraint systems, hydrants, post indicator valves (PIVs), fire department connections (FDCs), flushing, hydrostatic testing, and site restoration. Work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with NFPA standards, local codes, and WAFS procedures.

Day to Day:​​​​​​​

• Follow procedures and direction from the Underground foreman for the installation of underground work and related fire protection components, working to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and to required standards.
• Follows the direction of the Underground foreman for the layout, assembly, and installation of underground fire mains, ductile iron and C900 piping, fittings, valves, hydrants, post indicator valves (PIVs), fire department connections (FDCs), thrust restraints, and related underground fire protection components. This includes gaining knowledge of underground system operations and interpreting blueprints and installation instructions.
• Learn to read civil, utility, and fire protection plans and locate underground utilities before excavation
• Perform maintenance and replacement work on system components, such as valves, gauges, tamper switches, etc.
• Proactively notify the foreman of any issues, concerns, or changes on the job site.
• Comply with all work and safety rules and proper safety protocols on the job site.
• Loads the trucks with all necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and safekeeping of assigned tools and equipment.
• Assist with excavation, trench preparation, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, and restoration of work areas.
• Assist with flushing, hydrostatic testing, inspections, and final acceptance of underground fire protection systems.
• Learn safe trenching and excavation practices, including working around existing underground utilities and following all OSHA trench safety requirements.
• Wear a clean company uniform at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Underground foreman or superintendent/manager.