Sprinkler Inspector (union)

Johnson Controls; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking Inspectors to perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines and similar competitive manufacturer products. You will document deficiencies, follow a structured schedule, and perform minor repairs as needed.

Role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, climbing ladders, and flexibility for on-call, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of documented experience in sprinkler systems.
• Able to obtain and retain required licenses per 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 carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 devices such as laptop computers or smartphones.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• 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 difficult positions.

Skills

2+ years sprinkler experience

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Multi-meter usage

Customer service

Flexible hours

Organizational skills

Education

Licenses per codes (to be obtained)

Tools

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Multi-meter

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

• 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

• 2+ 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.

Pay Range: $29.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are providedthrough a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salaryrange reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptionalcandidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. 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 hiringdecisions are ultimately made by human reviewers

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. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.