Sprinkler Inspector

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inspector to perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventive maintenance on electrical, sprinkler, or suppression life safety product lines.

The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, climbing, and working in tight spaces while following safety guidelines. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of sprinkler system experience, the ability to obtain necessary licenses, and proficiency with reading blueprints and using hand tools and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems.
• Able to obtain and retain licenses required by codes.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre‑action, deluge, fire pumps, and foam systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi‑meter usage.
• Capable of lifting 50–70 lbs and performing physical labor.
• Ability to work in ladders, scaffolding, ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings.
• Flexible hours including on‑call, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, and perform preventive maintenance on sprinkler and life safety products.
• Document deficiencies accurately during inspections.
• Complete service acknowledgements/inspections with proper coding via devices or paper.
• Maintain a structured inspection schedule and perform minor repairs.
• Assist with installation of sprinkler systems and related work.
• Perform in challenging positions and environments as needed.

Skills

Sprinkler experience

Read blueprints

Physical labor

Flexible hours

Tool usage

Tools

Hand tools

Multi-meter

Job description

About us

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

Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturer's product line.

Accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection.

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

Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and be capable of performing 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.

What we look for

• 4+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• Experience with wet, dry, pre‑action, deluge, fire pumps, and foam systems
• 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 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.
• 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.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26-35 (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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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