*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.<br />Cox Fire Protection was founded in 1984 by Ron and Linda Cox. Born from a vision that had been taking shape since 1976, the company was formed to design, fabricate, and install a wide range of fire protection systems. Over the years, Cox Fire has grown to become one of the Southeast's leading fire sprinkler contractors, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability in both the public and private sectors. As the company expanded, it opened additional locations in Jacksonville and Ocala, Florida, to better serve its growing customer base throughout the state and beyond. Cox Fire's commitment to high standards, safety, and customer satisfaction has helped the company thrive in a competitive industry, earning it numerous long-term clients and project partnerships.<br />In 2024, Cox Fire joined the Pye-Barker family of companies. This acquisition aligned Cox Fire with a broader network of fire protection services, strengthening its ability to serve clients with even greater resources and expertise. Under the Pye-Barker umbrella, Cox Fire continues to uphold its founding principles while leveraging the support of a national organization dedicated to life safety and fire protection services across the United States.<br />This position is responsible for the proper operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports. The foreman assumes the lead role in 2-3 person crews to oversee work on customer sites at times.<br /><br />*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* <br /><br />* Conduct routine preventative maintenance on sprinkler fire systems.<br /><br />* Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action systems.<br /><br />* Inspects, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire sprinkler equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards.<br /><br />* Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner.<br /><br />* Provides advanced level technical assistance for team members and customers as needed.<br /><br />* Teaches trade skills to advancing apprentices/helpers.<br /><br />* Respond to emergency service calls.<br /><br />* Maintain a clean and safe workspace.<br /><br />* Perform other duties assigned by management.<br /><br />*Education/Qualification:* <br /><br />* 5+ years of experience with fire sprinkler systems required<br /><br />* Must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license<br /><br />* Advanced working knowledge of NFPA 13 and NFPA 25<br /><br />* Skilled operation of sprinkler trade equipment including, but not limited to, impact wrenches, band saws, measuring devices, fitting take-outs, manual lifting devices, grooving machines, threading machines, and powered industrial lifting devices.<br /><br />*Other Duties:*<br /><br />* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. <br /><br />* Performs other duties as assigned. <br /><br />*Physical Requirements:*<br /><br />* While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. <br /><br />* The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity. <br /><br />#Indeed<br />*Benefits and Perks:*<br /><br />* Excellent pay<br /><br />* Medical, dental, vision<br /><br />* Company paid life insurance<br /><br />* Company paid short term disability<br /><br />* 401K with employer match<br /><br />* Paid vacation and company holidays<br /><br />* Company vehicle (if job applicable)<br /><br />Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer