Fire Alarm Installer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control and CCTV Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
• Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
• Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels, but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems.
• Perform installation/programming on integrated security and fire alarm systems.
• Respond to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoot and repair as needed.
• Will be required to participate in after-hours service program.
• Communicate with central dispatch on current work order status and receive updates on outstanding customer issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications.
• Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used.
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multi‑meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.
• 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 positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Overnight travel may be required.