Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice

Company Description:

Ahern is a mechanical and fire protection contractor specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, Building Controls, Sprinkler, Extinguisher & Alarm and Fabrication for construction and service projects. Founded in 1880, the company has over 1,800 employees servicing commercial and industrial customers across the United States. We partner on new construction or retrofit projects, service existing facilities, and provide prefabricated systems while reducing client risk on projects of all sizes.

Ahern's Core Purpose:
To create and maintain systems that save lives, improve the environment, and ensure personal comfort and well-being.

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Job Description:

How will you contribute?

Ahern has an exciting opportunity for a Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice to join the Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship program working in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. This is a 5-year apprenticeship program working side-by-side with a journeymen sprinkler fitter installing automatic fire protection systems. Your employment relationship will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement. Apprentices will complete on the job training and a 5-year correspondence course towards becoming a journeyman sprinkler fitter.

Qualifications:

How will you qualify? 

Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license along with a clean driving record to operate company vehicles, and pass appropriate drug screen and physical (the job entails a great deal of lifting and climbing). Successful candidates must be self-starters, have a strong mechanical background, have a good working and learning attitude, and be able to work in a fast paced construction environment.