Fire Alarm Inspector

About the role

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

Responsibilities

• Inspectors conduct routine inspections, tests, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers' product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via mobile device.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
• Complete assigned inspections on time.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and/or Life Safety Systems experience required.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to perform physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able 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.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Self-starter that can work with supervision.
• Able to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State, and Local codes.
• Strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Required: 3-4 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and/or Life Safety Systems experience.
• Preferred: Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage, experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals, NICET Certification Fire alarm experience.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot systems.
• Physical labor skills (carrying and moving equipment and tools).
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions.
• Flexible work schedule (including weekends).
• Adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay.
• Paid training.
• Global advancement opportunities.
• Company vehicle (as applicable).
• Referral bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, wellness program, and more!

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $15.50-$31.75 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

This position includes a competitive benefits package.