Fire Alarm Inspector

Johnson Controls; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Inspector to perform routine inspections, testing, service and preventive maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or fire suppression systems and product lines. You will work with low voltage wiring, complete service acknowledgments, follow a structured inspection schedule, input and archive documents, perform minor repairs, and train trainees.

Fire alarm license and 3 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fire alarm license and able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• 3 years' experience for this role documented service experience in fire alarm or fire sprinkler.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Demonstrates the skills for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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 positions 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 weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Fire Suppression systems and product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers' product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NICET certification

Tools

Multi-meter

Hand tools

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.

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 Fire Suppression systems and product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers' product lines.

How You Will Do It

• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via 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.

Required

What we look for:

• Fire alarm license and able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• 3 years' experience for this role documented service experience in fire alarm or fire sprinkler.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Demonstrates the skills for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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 positions 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 weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred

• NICET certification

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17-25 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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