How to hire a sprinkler fitter apprentice

How to hire a sprinkler fitter apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sprinkler fitter apprentice hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sprinkler fitter apprentice job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sprinkler fitter apprentice
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a sprinkler fitter apprentice, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A sprinkler fitter apprentice's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sprinkler fitter apprentices from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents sprinkler fitter apprentice salaries for various positions.

   Type of Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories.	$13-24
   Mason	A mason is responsible for shaping artificial mineral products, concrete blocks, stone pieces, and bricks to create structures essential for construction or other building purposes using various machinery and equipment, following the highest safety standards and production procedures. Masons analyze schematics and blueprints, applying the clients' specifications and customization to their product expertise... Show more	$13-32
   Plumber	Plumbers specialize in assembling, detecting issues, maintaining, and repairing pipes and systems that can either involve water or gas distribution in a home or establishment, ensuring that they function efficiently. Additionally, Plumbers can also install various materials such as kitchen or bathroom sinks, toilets, appliances, and more... Show more	$17-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Fire Protection
   • Ladders
   • Scaffolding
   • OSHA
   • Fire Sprinkler Systems
   • Plumbing
   • Sprinklers
   • Pipe Systems
   • Install Pipe
   • Service Calls
   • Hand Tools
   • NFPA
   • Fire Suppression Systems
   • Sprinkler Heads

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   Responsibilities:

   • Adhere to strict safety standards and OSHA regulations.
   • Install PVC pipes with primer and cement glue.
   • Install units, run heating and cooling lines, and light duct work.
   • Volunteer for night school, practicing tig welding, stick welding, and mig welding.
   • Perform fire sprinkler service and installation tasks - HVAC installation, line set and outdoor unit installation
   • Install, inspect, upgrade, and repair fire sprinklers for structures such as buildings, homes, etc.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sprinkler fitter apprentice job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sprinkler fitter apprentice salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sprinkler fitter apprentices' average salary in south carolina is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sprinkler fitter apprentices earn 42% less than senior-level sprinkler fitter apprentices.
   • Certifications. A sprinkler fitter apprentice with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sprinkler fitter apprentice's salary.

   Average sprinkler fitter apprentice salary

   $38,872yearly

   $18.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sprinkler fitter apprentice salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a sprinkler fitter apprentice job description

   A sprinkler fitter apprentice job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sprinkler fitter apprentice job description:

   Sprinkler fitter apprentice job description example

   Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
   
   Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
   Benefits are through the local union organization.
   
   Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
   
   Fire Sprinkler Fitters are pipefitting specialists in the fire protection industry and Western States Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for this position.
   
   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 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 • 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
   
   Hourly rate is set by the union. $18.99 - $37 per hour depending on union classification level.
   
   All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find sprinkler fitter apprentices for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any sprinkler fitter apprentices they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level sprinkler fitter apprentices with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sprinkler fitter apprentice job on Zippia to find and recruit sprinkler fitter apprentice candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit sprinkler fitter apprentices, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sprinkler fitter apprentice

   Once you've decided on a perfect sprinkler fitter apprentice candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new sprinkler fitter apprentice first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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