Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Johnson Controls•Irondale, AL

4d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on sprinkler and other life-safety product lines, including products made by competing manufacturers. The inspector is responsible for meeting customer expectations, completing quality inspections, accurately documenting deficiencies, and professionally representing the company. The role also involves completing inspection acknowledgements and records using communicating devices or hardcopy, maintaining a structured inspection schedule, making minor repairs and programming changes, and completing assigned inspections on time. The inspector may assist a foreman with installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems. The position requires physical labor, including moving equipment and tools, and working in difficult positions and locations such as on ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment, as well as in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings. The employee must participate in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program and maintain its requirements. Flexible hours, on-call rotation, nights, weekends, and out-of-town travel may be required to meet customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of sprinkler inspection experience.
Ability to obtain and retain licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational or product manuals.
Experience using hand tools and a multimeter.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing 50–70 pounds.
Ability to work in difficult positions and locations, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends.
Willingness to travel out of town.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Strong organizational skills, a 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.
Enrollment in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program and maintenance of its requirements.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on sprinkler and other life-safety product lines, including competitive manufacturers’ products.
Meet customer expectations while performing quality inspections.
Accurately identify and document deficiencies found during inspections.
Professionally represent the company.
Complete service acknowledgements and inspection records with proper coding using laptops, smartphones, or hardcopy.
Follow and maintain a structured inspection schedule.
Make minor repairs and programming changes to inspected systems.
Complete assigned inspections on time.
Perform other duties as directed.
Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 70 pounds and perform physical labor.
Assist the foreman with installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
Work in unusual or difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment.
Participate in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program and maintain all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures.