Fire Sprinkler Fitter in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Fire Sprinkler Fitter

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-42684
Position Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Utilities Maintenance
Posting Salary Range: $53.76 - $62.95 per hour, with offer based on relevant qualifications and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 5:00am - 1:30pm
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview
The Sprinkler Fitter performs skilled, journey-level work to install, alter, maintain, and repair fire sprinkler systems, equipment, and fixtures in OHSU facilities. This position ensures full compliance with NFPA standards, state and local building codes, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. The Fire Sprinkler Fitter responds to system impairments, executes piping repairs, documents compliance records, performs regulatory preventive maintenance, and manages emergency system failures in accordance with OHSU policies. The work will be performed in all OHSU-owned and designated leased buildings both on and off the Marquam Hill campus.Function/Duties of Position

• Fire Sprinkler Repair and Installation:
  • Install, alter, and repair fire sprinkler systems and campus fire supply water infrastructure, including but not limited to wet, dry, pre-action, foam, fire pumps, and deluge systems.
  • Execute piping repairs and maintain specialized equipment such as dry valves, foam suppression systems, nitrogen generators, fire pump assemblies, and seismic bracing.
  • Troubleshoot system deficiencies and identify corrective actions.
  • Perform related plumbing and mechanical work to repair or replace parts.
  • Coordinate with specialized vendors for electrical system repairs.
• Assist with manufacturer-recommended and regulatory-required inspections and maintenance for fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, antifreeze, wet/dry standpipes, foam suppression, fire pumps, fire hydrants, and other specialty fire systems. Ensure full compliance with NFPA standards, state/local codes, and AHJ requirements.
• Respond to campus fire system emergencies, system impairments, and failures or malfunctions of fire sprinkler heads, valves, piping, and assists emergency personnel.
• Record time and work using the electronic work order system. Maintain accurate documentation of work completed, materials used, and project progress.
• Order supplies and maintains a stock of readily available materials. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and professional manner.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings, and successfully complete any proficiency evaluations (verbal or written) which may be required to demonstrate adequate comprehension to satisfy requirements of any applicable AHJ.
• Conduct fire alarm bypasses on Simplex fire alarm network. Log impairment details on Operations Console for contractor or in-house operations. When required, reset systems and acknowledge alarms during testing.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Manager or designee.

Required Qualifications

• Fire Sprinkler Fitter License.
• Within six months of hire, obtain Certificate of Fitness issued by Portland Fire & Rescue for “Automatic sprinkler system installation, alteration, testing, service or repair.”
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience working in a hospital environment.
• 3 years of experience, testing, inspecting, and maintaining fire suppression systems.
• 4 years of installation, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems.
• Computer skills: beginning - intermediate.
• Detailed knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools, rules, and regulations of the fire sprinkler trade.
• Experience with research, understanding, and ensure compliance with all codes and regulations including federal, state, and local as well as industry standards.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 10, 25, and 13 codes.
• Experience with Building Reports.
• Training to operate laser alignment tool for pumps.
• Ability to perform hydrant flow testing and forward flow testing as well as Hydrostatic testing of Sprinkler Systems.
• Familiarity with helipad foam suppression systems.
• NICET Level II or higher for Water-Based Systems.

Additional Details

Normal duties require 40 hours per week. Position requires that the incumbent respond to on-call assignments, overtime and after-hours call backs as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.

Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying heavy objects, crawling in small, cramped spaces, working from ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations including high, sloping roofs, working in extreme temperatures, working around moving machinery and in confined spaces, working in environments containing dust, odor, high levels of noise, exposure to dirt, biological, chemical, and radiological hazards, danger of steam and hot water burns, electric shock, infection, and minor injuries. Employees are required to use all applicable OSHA approved safety apparatus when working around any hazardous condition or environment.

The incumbent must be able to respond and help contain emergency situations (storm, earthquake, explosion, utility interruption, catastrophic equipment failure, etc.) and, therefore, must be able to work as needed in any of the conditions described.