Fire 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service 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
• Program 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
• 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 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and Security Systems
• A 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
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Ability to lead & work well with team members
• Able to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes
• Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures

Preferred

• A Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or related field
• NICET level II or ability to obtain in first year

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $xx-xx (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

This position includes a competitive benefits package.