Fire Sprinkler Inspector union (NICET II)

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the resilience required in industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For over 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters, backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing, and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines and similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.
• Accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection.
• Complete Service Acknowledgement/inspections with proper coding through communicating devices such as laptop computers, smartphones, and/or hardcopy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Complete assigned inspections on time.
• Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Assist foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems (adjust based on level and need).
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
• NICET Level II in Fire Sprinkler certification.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps, and foam systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including 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, and above ceilings.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrate 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.

Pay

$48.35 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet.

Benefits

Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.