Fire Alarm Inspector

Johnson Controls; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Inspector I to perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler, and Suppression life safety systems across customer sites. This field-based role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely documentation of all activities.

Responsibilities include inspecting systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring readiness of customer sites while adhering to schedules.

Qualifications

• One year of installation or service experience testing fire alarm equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain NICET I within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test fire alarm systems for existing and new customer sites.
• Perform routine service and preventative maintenance on life safety product lines.
• Complete accurate documentation for all work performed using provided tools.
• Follow verbal and written instructions while meeting schedules and customer needs.
• Carry and move equipment and tools up to 70 lbs as needed for the job.
• Work at heights or in unusual positions, including ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Ability to learn

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Smartphone use

Job description

Fire Alarm Inspector Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in demanding environments.

Role Overview

As a Fire Alarm Inspector I, you will perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler, and Suppression life safety product lines. In this field-based role, you will help ensure customer systems are dependable, well documented, and ready to perform.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and test fire alarm systems for both existing and new customer sites.
• Perform routine service and preventative maintenance on life safety product lines.
• Complete accurate documentation for all work performed using the tools provided.
• Follow verbal and written instructions while meeting assigned schedules and customer needs.
• Work safely and professionally in a clean, organized, and compliant manner.
• Carry and move equipment and tools, including loads of up to 70 lbs, as needed for the job.
• Work at heights or in unusual positions, including ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment.
• Support alternative shifts or weekend work when required to meet customer demands.

How You Will Do It

Work safely and with integrity on every site, following company safety policies and procedures.

Stay close to the work, listen carefully to customer needs, and remove obstacles that could delay service.

Document inspections and service activities accurately using the tools provided.

Follow structured instructions, keep work organized, and complete assignments on time.

Improve every day through attention to detail, clear communication, and practical problem-solving.

Win as one team by collaborating well with customers and teammates and bringing a positive, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• 1 year of installation or service experience in testing and inspecting fire alarm equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of performing physical labor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work alternative shifts or weekends when needed.
• Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and smartphone use.
• Ability to obtain NICET I within 1 year of employment.

Why Join Us

You will join a safety-minded team backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and a strong field organization. Johnson Controls offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to work that helps customers improve performance and resilience.

Pay Range

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $18-$24 (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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson 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.

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings. Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.