Fire Alarm Inspector IV

Johnson Controls, Inc.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety through the inspection and maintenance of life safety systems. As an inspector, you will conduct routine checks, troubleshoot systems, and provide training to new team members. This position requires physical capability and the ability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs. If you have a passion for safety and technical expertise, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in fire alarm or sprinkler systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on life safety products.
• Provide technical training to less senior inspectors.

Skills

Troubleshooting Systems

Reading Blueprints

Using Hand Tools

Multi-Meter Usage

Physical Labor

Job description

What you will do

Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, servicing, and preventative maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or suppression life safety product lines, as well as similar products from competitive manufacturers.

How you will do it

1. Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
2. Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptops and/or hard copy.
3. Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
4. Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents via laptop computer.
5. Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
6. Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
7. Complete assigned inspections on time.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• 2-5 years of documented service experience in fire alarm or fire sprinkler systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including 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.