Fire Alarm Inspector

Johnson Controls • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector to inspect, test, service, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, and suppression life-safety product lines, including products from competing manufacturers. The role involves working with low-voltage wiring and associated devices, maintaining inspection schedules, completing and archiving inspection documentation, and making minor repairs and programming changes to inspected systems. Inspectors may also provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of documented experience in low-voltage electrical systems and experience with fire and/or life-safety systems.
• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting systems.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and work in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet customer requirements.
• Self-starter who can work with supervision.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to obtain and retain licenses required by national, state, and local codes.
• Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using hand tools and a multimeter.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational or product manuals.
• NICET certification.
• Fire alarm experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, and suppression life-safety systems, including comparable products from other manufacturers.
• Work with low-voltage wiring and associated devices.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with appropriate coding using communication devices, including computers or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a structured inspection schedule and complete assigned inspections on time.
• Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents using a laptop or mobile device.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay.
• Paid training.
• Global advancement opportunities.
• Company vehicle, as applicable.
• Referral bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed