Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Johnson Controls, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,387 - 44,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

401K and health benefits available day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector 2 located in San Diego, California. You will conduct inspections and maintenance on fire safety product lines, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This role requires a High School Diploma, NICET certification, and the ability to perform physical labor, including climbing and lifting. A competitive hourly rate between $23.51 and $32.31 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• NICET I certification or ability to obtain within 8 months of hire.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire protection systems.
• Document deficiencies found during inspections accurately.
• Assist in the installation of various sprinkler systems.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Hand tools usage

Customer service

Physical labor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

NICET I certification

NICET II certification

Tools

Multi-meter

Inspection tools

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Inspector 2

Join Johnson Controls and become part of a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care—Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Meet customer expectations while performing quality inspections.
• Accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection.
• Professionally represent the company at all times.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and perform 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.
• Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications – External

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• NICET I certification or ability to obtain within 8 months of hire.
• NICET II certification or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• 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 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 on‑call rotation, nights, and weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Willingly willing to travel out of town.
• 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.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment background and drug test.

Hiring Hourly Range

Hourly range: $23.51 – $32.31. This rate will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data. The position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.