Union Apprentice

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990. 

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. 

Union Apprentice 

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990. 

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. 

Sprinkler Fitters are pipefitting specialists in the fire protection industry and International Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for this position. This is a 5-year apprenticeship program working side-by-side with a journeyman sprinkler fitter installing automatic fire protection systems. Apprentices are required to join Local #669 and complete on the job training and a 5-year correspondence course towards becoming a journeyman sprinkler fitter. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Learn to install, repair and maintain all types of fixed extinguishing systems, including underground piping 
• Responsible for installing and servicing a variety of other fire protection equipment such as standpipes, carbon dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems and dry chemical systems 
• Travel within the state of Alabama to work on various locations/job sites; as necessary
• Comply with union collective bargaining agreement 

Job Qualifications 

• Willing to become a member of the UA Local Union 669 Sprinkler Fitters 
• At least 18 years old 
• High school diploma or GED required 
• No prior experience is required 
• Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy 
• Willing to lift up to at least 50 pounds; with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Willing to climb ladders; with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Strong mechanical background is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment; with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test and background check; if applicable 

Benefits are through the local union organization. 

Local 821 (FL) Local 669 (all other locations) Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

IFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

IFP complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.   

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact TAsupport@apigroupinc.us.