Build a career that protects lives.

Fire sprinkler and life-safety jobs across Tennessee, Florida, and Texas. Paid training, NICET reimbursement, and 100% company-paid employee healthcare premiums. Whether you're an apprentice, new to the trade, or executive leadership, there's a path here.

130+

TEAM MEMBERS

5+

YEARS IN BUSINESS

4

MARKETS SERVED

100%

EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE PAID

WHO WE HIRE

Find your seat on the crew.

From boots-on-the-ground installation to design, service, and leadership, every role at Ironsmith protects buildings and the people inside them.

Sprinkler Fitters & Installers

FIELD · APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN

Install commercial fire sprinkler systems on data centers, hospitals, schools, stadiums, and multi-family builds.

  • Hands-on work, every day different
  • Apprentice path with mentorship
  • OT and per-diem opportunities

ITM Technicians & Inspectors

FIELD · NICET-TRACKED

nspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems to keep buildings code-compliant and people safe.

  • NICET reimbursement and study time
  • Route-based, less travel chaos
  • Cross-train into service or design

Service Technicians

FIELD · REPAIR & RESPONSE

Diagnose, repair, and replace components on live systems. Variety of buildings, real problem-solving.

  • Skills that compound year over year
  • Direct customer relationships
  • Path into senior service or lead roles

Designers & Drafters

OFFICE · AUTOCAD / REVIT

Engineer hydraulically calculated systems for everything from warehouses to high-rises. Work alongside an in-house fab shop.

  • NICET Level III/IV growth path
  • Modern tools, complex projects
  • Hybrid schedules where possible

Project Managers & Foremen

LEADERSHIP · FIELD & OFFICE

Run jobs from kickoff to close-out. Coordinate crews, GCs, AHJs, and procurement on projects that matter.

  • Clear scope of authority
  • Bonus tied to project performance
  • Build the next generation of leads

Office & Sales

OFFICE · CUSTOMER-FACING

Estimating, account management, dispatch, accounting, and admin. The backbone of every job we deliver.

  • Cross-functional team exposure
  • Career growth into specialized roles
  • Stable, steady, mission-driven work

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU WORK HERE

Benefits that respect the work.

Fire protection is skilled, demanding, life-safety work. We pay and support people like it.

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100% company-paid healthcare premiums for employees

You shouldn't have to choose between your paycheck and your health insurance. We cover the employee premium so you don't have to.

Health, Dental & Vision

Comprehensive medical with dental and vision options, plus dependent coverage available.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Build long-term wealth through our company-sponsored retirement plan.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Real PTO, paid holidays, and overtime opportunities for hourly roles when the work calls for it.

NICET & Cert Reimbursement

We pay for the certifications that move your career forward. Study time supported, fees covered.

Paid Training

HSI-certified CPR training in-house, OSHA, and skill development from day one. You learn on the clock.

Real Growth Paths

From apprentice to foreman, designer to senior designer, technician to lead, we promote from within.

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HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

Five things we expect (and live up to).

These aren't posters in the breakroom. They show up in how we hire, recognize, and run the company.

Drive the result

Code-compliant, on time, on plan. Effort without outcomes doesn’t ship a building.

Stay disciplined

The same standards on a Friday afternoon as a Monday morning. That’s how lives get saved.

Show up professional

The customer sees you before they see the system. Look the part, act the part, do the work.

Earn trust daily

With your crew, your customer, and the AHJ. Trust gets built one job at a time, and broken in one.

Our goal is to build and nurture an innovative, loyal team who respect and trust each other, are forward thinking and creative, embrace hard work as a badge of honor, and who perform at a superior level of professionalism and integrity.”

Justin Smith
CEO & President

Join Us

Our journey has been marked by hard work and dedication, resulting in significant growth. We’ve expanded our reach with multiple offices and aim to continue strengthening and growing our team. By joining Ironsmith Fire, your skills, dedication, and passion will contribute to shaping the future of fire protection, setting new standards of excellence in a dynamic and innovative environment.

VOICES FROM THE CREW

What it's actually like to work here.

Quotes from team members across roles and offices.

It is a blessing to me to work for owners who truly care about the employees and promote growth in the business.  Coming to ISF has easily been the best decision I have made in all my years of working.
Chris Billings
Customer Service Representative
I’ve been with Ironsmith Fire for two years now, and I truly love both the company and the work I do here. In just two short years, we’ve significantly grown and strengthened our Safety and Health program for the benefit of all our employees. I’m proud of how far we’ve come and even prouder to be part of a company that genuinely puts people first.
Robert Kmetz
EHS Manager
The transparency of everything. The bosses will let you know everything that is going on and the progress the company is making. Everyone is always willing to help someone to achieve the best outcome for that person, job, problem, and the company.
Mark Griffis
ITM Account Manager

COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers before you apply.​

Not always. We hire apprentices and entry-level field hands and train you on the job. If you’re motivated, reliable, and willing to learn a trade, we want to talk to you. Experienced journeymen, ITM techs, and service techs are also actively being hired.

Yes. We reimburse exam fees for NICET and other relevant certifications, and we support paid study time. Career growth is one of the main reasons people stay here.

Yes, for the employee. We cover 100% of the employee health insurance premium. Dependent coverage is available at additional cost.

Field installation is typically a daytime weekday schedule with overtime opportunities. ITM and service work is route-based with on-call rotations for some roles. Office roles follow standard business hours, with hybrid flexibility where possible.

Apply anyway. Submit your resume through our job board and select “General Application” if available, or apply to the role closest to your skill set. We keep applications on file and reach out as roles open.

We’re a merit shop, which means pay and advancement are based on skill, performance, and certifications, not seniority or contract scales.

Browse open roles across Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, and Houston. Most applications take less than 5 minutes.

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Be part of a growing company where your work makes an impact. At Ironsmith Fire, you’ll help drive innovation in fire protection while building a rewarding career alongside a dedicated team. Ready to make a difference?