Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Job Overview

Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.

• Meeting customer expectations while performing quality inspections.
• Accurately discerning and documenting deficiencies found during an inspection.
• Professionally representing the company at all times.
• Completing Service Acknowledgement/inspections with proper coding through communicating devices, such as laptop computers, smartphones, and/or hardcopy.
• Following and maintaining a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Making minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Completing assigned inspections on time.
• Performing other duties as directed.
• Carrying/moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs, and performing physical labor.
• Assisting foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Performing work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high‑lift equipment.
• Being enrolled in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
• Having a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• NICET Level I.
• 1 year of sprinkler inspection experience.
• Ability to obtain and retain any licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multimeter usage.
• Capability to perform physical labor including carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50–70 lbs.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high‑lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including on‑call rotation, nights, and weekends to meet customer requirements, and willingness to travel out of town.
• Demonstration of a high level of customer service.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background and drug test.

Hiring hourly range: $19–$26. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. You may view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.

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