Sprinkler Technician

Job Title: Sprinkler Technician

Location: Belfast

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, 40 hours per week

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, and more.

ABM’s Purpose: To maintain the reliability and readiness of automatic sprinkler, fire-pump, fire-water and hydrant systems across the Belfast contract. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the technician will complete approved planned and reactive maintenance, routine tests, fault investigation and accurate records. System impairments must be formally controlled, and design, modification, certification and specialist inspection duties remain with designated competent persons unless the technician is separately assessed and authorised.

Key Responsibilities 

Service Provision  

• Deliver approved planned, reactive and condition-based maintenance for sprinkler, fire-pump, fire-water and hydrant assets within the agreed service scope. 

• Inspect and maintain pump sets, alarm valves, control valves, gauges, flow and pressure switches, test and drain arrangements, pipework, supports and ancillary equipment within competence. 

• Complete routine pump runs, valve and alarm checks, pressure readings and other prescribed tests using the approved site procedure. 

• Check sprinkler heads and distribution pipework for damage, corrosion, obstruction, leakage, inappropriate loading or changes that may affect protection. 

• Investigate alarms, leaks, abnormal pressures, pump faults and loss of fire-water availability, taking immediate action within competence and escalating material risk. 

• Maintain accurate logbooks, valve-status records, CAFM tasks, readings, photographs, defects, repairs and follow-on actions. 

• Support competent specialists, insurers and client representatives undertaking inspections or testing; arrange access and track defects to evidenced closure. 

• Coordinate emergency attendance and temporary risk controls during system impairment, including fire-watch or operational restrictions were directed by the approved plan. 

• Escalate proposed alterations, changes in occupancy or storage, damaged heads and pipework modifications for competent design and approval. 

• Support emergency response, shutdowns, toolbox talks and relevant technical training. 

• Coordinate with Fire Compliance, QHSE, site operations and the client during impairments and reinstatement.