Experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector

jci; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Paid training

Global advancement opportunities

Company vehicle (as applicable)

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

And More!

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Inspector in Linthicum, MD to perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on electrical, sprinkler or suppression life safety product lines.

You'll carry out installations, document deficiencies, follow a structured inspection schedule, and assist with sprinkler system installations while handling physical tasks and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems.
• Ability to obtain/retain licenses as required by codes.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps and foam systems.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Physical labor to carry/move equipment up to 50–70 lbs.
• Ability to work in ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 ft.
• Flexible hours including on-call rotation, nights and weekends.
• Strong customer service and safety adherence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service life safety product lines, including electrical and sprinkler systems.
• Identify and document deficiencies found during inspections.
• Complete service acknowledgements with proper coding via devices or hardcopy.
• Follow and maintain a structured inspection schedule.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Complete inspections on time and assist foreman with sprinkler installations as needed.
• Move equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs; perform physical labor.
• Work in challenging positions and environments, including ladders and high lifts.

Skills

Sprinkler systems

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Multi-meter usage

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

Tools

Tools and safety equipment

Job description

Be part of the future!

We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people – you bring your talent, and we’ll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to make a difference.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay

• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits

• 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!

What you will do:

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

How you will do it

• Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturer's product line.
• 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 70lbs and be capable of performing 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.

What we look for

• 3+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps, and foam systems
• Experience in 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 to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• 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.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.60-29.30(Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.