Sprinkler Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Technician to service and repair sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. You will read blueprints, diagnose problems, and follow safety procedures while delivering reliable customer service.

The role requires 3+ years in fire suppression, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and availability for on-call rotations and overnight travel. A valid driver's license and NICET II is preferred; weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Fire Sprinkler/Suppression industry.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of lifting 50–70 lbs.
• Willing to work weekends and on-call.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• NICET Level II is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive service calls from Service Resource Center.
• Contact customer representatives to identify problems.
• Perform service and repairs on sprinkler systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and manuals.
• Communicate with district staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with signatures.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Customer service

On-call rotation

Physical labor

Valid driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NICET Level II (desired)

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

• Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
• Contact customer representatives and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
• Perform service and repairs on sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial and residential applications. These include but are not limited to wet (steel, copper, and CPVC0, dry, pre-action, deluge and fire pumps.
• Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, medication notices, etc. in order to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Exhibit effective customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Electronically complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding and obtain customer's signature
• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• 3+ years of documents experience in Fire Sprinkler/Suppression industry.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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 weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Able to participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
• Overnight travel will be required.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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.
• NICET Level II desired.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26--36 (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.

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

Johnson Controls International plc.

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