Fire Sprinkler Installer – Apprentice / Journeyman

Ridgid Fire Protection Ltd. – Victoria, BC

Ridgid Fire Protection Ltd. is a locally owned and operated fire protection company that has been serving Victoria and Vancouver Island since 2005. We specialize in residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems and take pride in providing quality workmanship, reliable service, and a good working workplace for our employees and customers.

We are currently looking for a Fire Sprinkler Installer – Apprentice or Journeyman to join our growing team.

The Position

As a fire sprinkler installer, you will work alongside our experienced team installing and servicing fire sprinkler systems on a variety of residential and commercial projects. This is a hands-on position that involves working with tools, pipe, fittings, and equipment while coordinating with other members of the construction team.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

- Install residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems according to plans, specifications, and applicable codes
- Read and interpret construction drawings and fire sprinkler blueprints
- Measure, lay out, and mark locations using a tape measure and other measuring tools
- Cut, assemble, and install fire sprinkler pipe and fittings
- Operate power tools including Sawzalls, high-powered drills, impact drivers, and other construction equipment
- Safely and confidently use a variety of hand tools
- Drill through wood, concrete, and other building materials as required
- Install sprinkler heads, valves, hangers, piping, and related components
- Work safely and comfortably from ladders and lifts
- Work in mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, ceilings, and other construction environments
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with coworkers, general contractors, electricians, plumbers, framers, and other trades
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow company safety procedures and jobsite requirements
- Complete installations efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship




- Assist with service, repairs, inspections, and other fire protection work as required

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in the fire sprinkler trade, construction, plumbing, or a related trade
- Ability to accurately measure and perform basic calculations
- Comfortable using hand and power tools
- Ability to safely operate a Sawzall, high-powered drill, impact, and other common construction tools
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction drawings
- Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- A valid driver's licence is an asset

We are open to both apprentices and journeymen. If you have experience in the trade but are still developing your skills, we are happy to work with you and help you continue progressing.

Compensation

Wage will be based on previous experience, skill level, and experience within the fire sprinkler trade.

Apprentice and journeyman applicants are both encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Ridgid Fire Protection?

Ridgid Fire Protection is not a large corporation where you're just another number. We are a locally owned and operated Victoria company that has been in business since 2005.

We take pride in the work we do and in the people who do it. Our team works together to get the job done properly, and we believe in treating our employees with respect. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of residential and commercial projects while developing valuable skills in a specialized and growing trade.

If you're looking for a long-term position with a local company where you can learn, build your skills, and take pride in the work you put your name on, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply to join the Ridgid Fire Protection team today.

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Fire Sprinkler Fitter (Victoria)
🏢 Ridgid Fire Protection
📍 Victoria