Liaises with architects and contractors regarding appropriate sprinkler systems and installation processes for buildings. Provides cost estimations and undertakes site management as required.

Studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of sprinkler systems and materials required; sets out and installs hot and cold water systems and associated equipment; installs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems.

• Works both outdoors and indoors in almost all weather conditions – task and site dependent. May work at height and in awkward or confined spaces.
• Work sites are frequently under construction and therefore safety precautions are necessary.
• Protective clothing may be utilised as appropriate.

• The physical demand is medium.
• Standing is frequently required. Sitting is not required.
• Walking is frequently required about the worksite to move equipment, supplies and carry out various tasks.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required.
• Squatting, crouching, kneeling and lying down is frequently necessary especially when accessing awkward spaces.
• Climbing may be required on a frequent basis.
• Bending is frequently required.
• Twisting of the body or neck is frequently required.
• Lifting and carrying plumbing materials and equipment about the worksite is frequently required.
• Repetitive movements are occasionally required especially in the use of hands and arms for cutting, screwing and joining fixtures together.
• Driving to worksites is frequently required.
• Sprinkler fitters frequently use a range of hand, power and machine tools including hacksaws, clamps, pipe-cutters, wrenches.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, problem-solving and organisation.

A National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems or equivalent is required (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.