Sprinkler Install Apprentice

Johnson Controls; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking apprentices to assist with the installation of fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. You may work alternative shifts or weekends and must perform duties safely and professionally.

You will assist the foreman with sprinkler systems installation, follow safety policies, maintain documentation, and participate in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist foreman in installing wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation for work performed.
• Carry/move equipment up to 70 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Work in unusual positions, including ladders and scaffolding; high-lift operation as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times.
• Enroll in Grinnell’s Apprenticeship Program and meet all requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

What you will do

Learn/Assist in the installation of fire protection piping, valves and accessories for commercial and industrial application. Must be able to work alternative shifts or weekends to meet customer and/or job requirements. Must perform all duties in a safe and professional manner.

How you will do it

• Assist foreman in the installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems
• Follow all safety policies
• Maintain proper documentation for work performed
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and be capable of performing physical labor
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly
• Be enrolled in Grinnell’s approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards

What we look for

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License, and a dependable means of transportation to the employer’s place of business and/or jobsite, and to the place where classroom job related instruction is conducted
• Ability to work well with others
• Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.00-20.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately 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

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.