Continental Fire Sprinkler Company

The CFSC SkillBridge program is designed to provide training, while promoting opportunities to gain industry experience with a high probability of securing a job offer prior to exiting the military. Selected participants will perform in highly skilled roles consisting of intensive on the job training, networking, and mentorship opportunities. CFSC is a signatory UA Local 669 union contractor. UA Local 669 is the nationwide fire sprinkler union that covers most of the United States, with some exceptions in large cities. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to be sponsored into the union on behalf of Continental Fire Sprinkler Company.

ABOUT THE JOB

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice. This position is an entry level role requiring weeks of hands-on training provided by the company. The training will involve classroom, directed field, and a significant amount of self-directed training and research. The Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice will be expected to learn how to read construction and fire sprinkler installation drawings, understand applicable codes, work with actual field conditions, and troubleshoot installation conflicts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn how to read construction and fire sprinkler installation drawings
• Understand applicable codes
• Work with actual field conditions
• Troubleshoot installation conflicts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective intelligence
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Possess drive
• Display adaptability to unique situations
• Curious mind
• Integrity
• Promote team-ability
• Humble enough to learn from mistakes

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

This position, being a part of the construction industry, is extremely schedule and deadline driven which requires participants to employ Effective Intelligence, possess Drive and display Adaptability to unique situations. We are looking for resilient candidates that have a curious mind and are not afraid to ask questions, exhibit integrity, promote team-ability and be humble enough to learn from mistakes.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Intensive on the job training
• Networking opportunities
• Mentorship opportunities
• High probability of securing a job offer
• Opportunity to be sponsored into the UA Local 669 union

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company (CFSC), a subsidiary of Kiewit, is an authorized SkillBridge Program under the Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 1322.29 to support transitioning our Service Members into the civilian workforce and deliver training, development and employment opportunities during the last 90-120 days of service. We are a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services, and inspects fire protection systems with the highest commitment to customer safety and satisfaction. CFSC has the expertise and resources to handle every aspect of fire sprinkler protection for any size project. Our professionals are among the most qualified and capable in the industry, allowing us to offer a full spectrum of services. With talented people and extensive resources, CFSC has completed a wide range of projects within 46 different states throughout the nation since 1971. Military personnel who have spent years protecting our country often find positions within the Life Safety industry to be a natural outlet for their protective instincts and training. Continental Fire Sprinkler Company’s SkillBridge program will give them an introduction and initial training to launch their civilian career.