Johnson Controls

Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Job Description

Posted on: 
June 19, 2026

Location:

United States of America, California, San Diego

Job Category:

Field Operations

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support many industries worldwide. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful service work and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time-
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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

How you will do it

  • Responsible for meeting customer expectations while performing quality inspections
  • Accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection
  • Professionally represent the company at all times
  • 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
  • Perform other duties as directed
  • 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
  • Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards
  • Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly

Job Requirements

What we look for

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • NICET I certification or ability to obtain within 8 months of hire.
  • NICET II certification or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.
  • Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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