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American Fire Protection Group

Fire Spinkler System Inspector

Apprenticeship All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
5 locations in Arkansas, North Carolina, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia
Job locations
Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Architecture and Engineering, Construction and Extraction
Target MOS/ratings
ALL
Nearest installation
Joint Base San Antonio; Fort Bragg; Norfolk NAS; Little Rock AFB; Kirtland AFB

About the program

Fire Sprinkler System Inspector Apprentice. This position is an entry level role requiring weeks of hands-on training provided by the company. The training will involve classroom, directed field, and a significant amount of self-directed training and research. The Fire Sprinkler System Inspector Apprentice will be expected to learn how to read construction and fire sprinkler installation drawings, understand applicable codes, work with actual field conditions, and troubleshoot installation conflicts.

Jobs this program prepares you for

A Fire Protection Inspector is responsible for performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, backflows and kitchen hoods in commercial spaces. Performance of daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on various sized fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and fire sprinkler systems.  Repair, replace, fill, and tag all fire extinguishers.  Service and test all systems.  Complete electronic and/or handwritten inspection reports.  Document time worked as well as all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner.   Assist in the scheduling and completion of assigned duties.  Ability to work independently and use provided personal protective equipment.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Locations available in: TEXAS - San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Round Rock, College Station, Tyler, Texarkana NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque NORTH CAROLINA - High Point, Sunland TENNESSEE - Jackson LOUISIANA - Monroe ARKANSAS - North Little Rock VIRGINIA - Virginia Beach

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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