Fire Sprinkler Inspector (union)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a field service technician to perform inspections, testing, servicing, installation and maintenance of life safety sprinkler systems in accordance with schedules.

The role requires travel, on-call nights and weekends, and lifting up to 70 lbs. Candidates should read blueprints, use laptops for documentation, and strictly follow safety guidelines. Union benefits are provided. Johnson Controls values diverse, skilled technicians committed to customer safety.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of documented experience with sprinkler systems.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Proficient with hand tools and multimeters.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems.
• Able to perform physical labor and lift 50–70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and service on life safety product lines.
• Repair and program minor changes under supervision.
• Meet inspection schedule and document findings using laptop or paper.
• Travel as needed and support on-call requirements.
• Maintain safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Sprinkler systems experience

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Multi-meter usage

Troubleshooting

Lifting 50-70 lbs

Tools

Multi-meter

Electrical wiring

Job description

What you will do

Responsible for meeting customer expectations while performing quality inspections. Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturer's product line. Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment. Learn to 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 documentation program via the laptop computer. Make minor repairs and programming changes while under the direct authorized supervision. Complete assigned inspections on time. Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

• Required 5-10 years documented experience in sprinkler systems
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• 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 position 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.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Repair experience
• Backflow certification
• NICET Level II certification

Pay Range

Pay Range: $29.00 - 39.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet.

Benefits

Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the 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.