Inspections Team Leader-Fire Sprinkler

Fire Inspections Team Lead

Who we are
At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create safe, smart, and sustainable buildings. Our teams help protect people, property, and operations by delivering industry-leading solutions in fire detection, suppression, and life safety.

What you will do

As a Fire Inspections Team Lead, you will lead and support a team responsible for meeting customer expectations while performing high-quality, code-compliant inspections. You will work alongside technicians in the field, help coordinate daily priorities, ensure documentation accuracy, and support consistent on-time completion of inspections.

How you will do it

• Lead a field inspection team by helping assign work, reinforcing priorities, and maintaining a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing, and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines, including Johnson Controls and similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment and sprinkler-related components, as applicable.
• Coach and mentor technicians on safety, quality, process adherence, customer interaction, and documentation standards.
• Learn to complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documentation programs via laptop computer.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes while under direct authorized supervision; identify and communicate larger corrective needs.
• Complete assigned inspections on time and support the team in meeting commitments.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and act as a professional on-site representative.
• Adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Participate in flexible scheduling including on-call rotation, nights, and weekends as required to meet customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• At least 5 years documented experience in fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems.
• Ability to obtain and retain any licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Experience with fire alarm and suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems.
• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50–70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions 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.
• Demonstrated ability to provide day-to-day field leadership through coaching, communication, and reinforcing quality and safety expectations.

Preferred

• Repair experience.
• NICET Level II certification.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80k-115k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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