Fire Inspector jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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What you will do

In this role you will help save lives by assisting in the inspection of fire sprinkler systems. You will also be stepping onto a noble career path – to be a life safety professional.

Inspectors are responsible for assisting the Lead Fire Sprinkler Inspector with conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines. Johnson Controls will take an active role in laying out a training and development program for Inspector Helpers to help them begin to achieve NICET certifications and get promoted to higher levels of responsibility in our organization and in the fire industry.

How you will do it

• Assisting our customers to keep their buildings and occupants safe and compliant by inspecting and testing fire alarm systems and associated devices to make sure they are fully functional and operational

• Complete Inspection reports and documents with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy

• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule

• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via laptop computer

• Complete assigned inspections on time

• Perform duties with the safety of yourself and your colleagues and customers in mind 100% of the time

• Perform other duties as assigned

What we look for

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Able to work away from home 50% of the time.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service

• Able to work well with others

• Self-starter who can eventually work with little to no supervision

• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook) along with Smartphone skills

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions

• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to climb ladders and willing to work with scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet.

• Able to work flexible hours including alternate shifts and weekends to meet customer requirements

• Able to work out of town on average 1 week per month.

• Able to adhere to safety guidelines and procedures including proper PPE usage.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements

• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17 USD - $21.15 USD (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. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

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