Sprinkler Inspector
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, and our fire protection teams help keep people, property, and critical operations protected. In this role, you will support customers by inspecting, testing, servicing, and maintaining life safety systems with accuracy, professionalism, and a strong focus on safety.
Role Overview
As a Sprinkler Inspector, you will perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler, and Suppression life safety product lines, as well as similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines. You will work in the field, document findings clearly, and help ensure systems remain compliant, reliable, and ready to perform when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on life safety systems and related equipment.
- Inspect wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Accurately identify, document, and report deficiencies found during inspections.
- Complete Service Acknowledgement/inspections with proper coding using communicating devices such as laptops, smartphones, and hardcopy documentation.
- Follow a highly structured inspection schedule and complete assigned inspections on time.
- Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected when appropriate.
- Assist the foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Perform other duties as directed.
How You Will Do It
- Meet customer expectations by delivering quality inspections and representing the company professionally at all times.
- Work with accountability by documenting deficiencies clearly, using correct service coding, and keeping inspection records accurate and complete.
- Stay close to the work by following the inspection schedule closely, completing assigned work on time, and adapting to customer needs.
- Improve every day by taking a hands-on, problem-solving approach to minor repairs, programming changes, and field conditions.
- Win as one team by supporting the foreman, collaborating with customers and teammates, and bringing a positive attitude and willingness to learn quickly.
- Operate safely and with integrity while performing physical work, using tools and equipment correctly, and following all safety guidelines and procedures.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and retain any licenses required by national, state, and local codes.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
- Experience using hand tools and a multimeter.
- Capability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends, to meet customer requirements.
- Willingness to travel out of town.
- Strong customer service skills, organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Nice to Have
- Experience in fire protection, sprinkler inspection, service, or installation.
- Familiarity with wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Progress toward NICET certifications.
If you are ready to grow your career in fire protection, we encourage you to apply today.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26.06-$39.04 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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