Fire Detection Inspector

Johnson Controls•Tukwila, WA

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Detection Inspector to inspect, test, service, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or suppression life-safety product lines, including comparable products from other manufacturers. The role involves working with low-voltage wiring and devices, documenting inspection work, maintaining a structured inspection schedule, and making minor system repairs and programming changes. Inspectors also provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees and complete assigned inspections on time. The position requires customer service, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and the ability to perform physical work in challenging locations, including at heights and in confined or hard-to-reach spaces. It may involve flexible hours, weekend work, and out-of-town travel with overnight lodging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of documented experience in low-voltage electrical systems.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs, schematics, and operational or product manuals.
Experience using hand tools and a multimeter.
Aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 pounds.
Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working within ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet customer requirements.
Willingness to travel out of town, including overnight lodging.
Demonstrated high level of customer service.
Ability to work well with others.
Self-starter able to work with little to no supervision.
Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Ability to obtain and retain licenses required by national, state, and local codes.

Nice To Haves

NICET certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventive maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or suppression life-safety product lines and comparable products from other manufacturers.
Work with low-voltage wiring and associated devices used to operate low-voltage equipment.
Complete service acknowledgements with proper coding using communication devices such as laptop computers or hard copy.
Follow and maintain a structured inspection schedule.
Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents using a laptop computer.
Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
Complete assigned inspections on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.