Sprinkler Fitters

Sprinkler fitters design, assemble, install, inspect and maintain all types of piping systems. These skilled welders are required to read blueprints and maintain an extensive knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations. They specialize in fire protection systems, including overhead sprinkler and hose systems, fire mains, underground systems and underground closed valves.

Compensation Information

Work Conditions

Both indoor and outdoor, nearly every facility and building type, varying weather, physically demanding, new and existing construction, working from heights

Skills Needed

Math, reading, manual dexterity, problem solving, mechanical ability, physical stamina, fast-paced thinking and reacting, communication, hand/eye/foot coordination, comfortable with heights, blueprint reading, decision making, detail-oriented

Relevant Classes

  • Algebra

  • Basic arithmetic

  • General math

  • Geometry

  • Science

  • Technology

  • Mechanical drawing

  • English/communication

  • Shop classes

Education and Training

  • 5-year apprentice program

  • 8,400 hours of on-the-job training

  • 512 classroom hours

  • 512 paid hours

  • Reading Requirements: ACT 17 or Accuplacer 248

  • Arithmetic Requirements: ACT 15 or Accuplacer 237

  • Mechanical Requirements: Accuplacer 47

How to Apply

After completing the application process and submitting passing ACT/Accuplacer scores, the sprinklerfitters will schedule an interview date with the applicant. Based on the interview scores and ACT/Accuplacer test scores, the participant will be placed onto a ranked list.

Are you ready to see what a career as a Sprinkler Fitter has to offer?