Careers at Swanson Fire Protection
Build What Protects Lives
Fire sprinkler systems protect lives, families, businesses, and entire communities. At Swanson Fire Protection, we build and maintain those systems every day.
The work is technical. The standards are high. The responsibility is real.
We are always looking for talented people who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career in the fire protection industry.
Or email directly: careers@swansonfire.com
A Real Conversation About Your Career
At many companies, applying for a job means filling out a form and hoping someone calls you back.
At Swanson, we prefer a more personal approach.
If you are interested in exploring a career with us, our HR Director, Dawn Lane-Johnson, is often the best place to start. Dawn helps guide candidates through the process and can answer questions about available roles, career paths, and what it is like to work here.
We believe the best hiring decisions start with a real conversation.
Dawn Lane-Johnson
Director of People & Recruiting
“Every system we install protects families, residents, and workers. The people we hire are part of that responsibility.”
Dawn leads recruiting at Swanson with that mission in mind.
She may not install the systems herself, but she understands what they protect. She looks for candidates who respect the seriousness of the work and want to grow within a disciplined platform.
When you apply here, you are starting a real conversation about your career and your impact.
Why Work at Swanson
Training and Advancement
Developing strong field leadership is one of the most important investments we make as a company.
Fire sprinkler work requires a combination of technical skill, jobsite leadership, safety discipline, and coordination with project management teams. Those skills develop over time through training, experience, and mentorship.
We are implementing a structured advancement framework so that field employees understand what is required to move forward in their careers.
Advancement Based on Achievement
Advancement within the company is based on demonstrated performance and leadership, not simply time in a role.
By the end of the year, we intend to formally implement defined advancement criteria that will outline expectations for:
- Technical proficiency
- Safety leadership
- Jobsite productivity and quality
- Crew leadership and mentoring
- Coordination with project management teams
This structure helps ensure that employees understand how to build a long-term career in the fire protection industry.
What We Look For
We are not looking for people who want a casual jobsite culture.
We are looking for people who:
- Take pride in craftsmanship
- Respect safety and inspection protocols
- Accept accountability
- Operate with professionalism
- Want to grow into greater responsibility over time
If that sounds like you, we should talk.
Career Opportunities
We regularly hire for roles including:
- Fire Sprinkler Fitters
- Helpers and Apprentices
- Foremen
- Project Managers
- Designers and Preconstruction Specialists
- Inspectors and Service Technicians
Or email directly: careers@swansonfire.com