Fire Alarm Inspector

Johnson Controls, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Fire Alarm Inspector to perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, and suppression life safety systems at customer sites in West Palm Beach, FL.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accurate records. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, benefits, and opportunities for NICET certification within a year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of Installation or Service experience in testing and inspecting Fire Alarm Equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire alarm systems, test and inspect life safety product lines for customers.
• Maintain documentation of work performed using provided tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Capable of performing physical labor

Ability to learn quickly

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

SmartPhone skills

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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

• Test and inspect fire alarm systems with existing and new customer base.
• Maintain proper documentation for work performed using tools provided
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions; such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment
• Must be able to work alternative shifts or weekends to meet customer needs
• Must perform all duties in a safe and professional manner & maintain a clean and safe work area

What we look for

Required

• 1 year of Installation or Service Experience in testing and inspecting Fire Alarm Equipment.
• Self-starter that can work with little or no supervision
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly
• Capable of performing physical labor
• Excellent communication skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
• Ability to work well with others
• Obtain NICET I within 1 year of employment
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook) along with SmartPhone skills

Preferred

• NICET Special Hazards Systems certification

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $18-$25 (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 the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us