Installs and repairs fire sprinkler systems.

Studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of sprinkler systems and materials required; sets out and installs sprinkler 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.