Sprinkler Install Apprentice

Johnson Controls is hiring a Sprinkler Install Apprentice in Knoxville, TN. Posted November 9, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 12, 2026.

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 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.

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 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.

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