Fire Systems Installer

About the role

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more efficiently, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience in growing industries like 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 at customer sites.
• Perform panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, and resolve low voltage circuit troubles.
• Test system functionality and ensure compliance with customer and contract specifications.
• Communicate with central dispatch on work order status and provide updates on customer issues.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications.
• Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used.
• Submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.

How You Will Do It

• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Communicate with central dispatch on current work order status and receive updates on outstanding customer issues.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications.
• Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used.
• 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 analyzers, and commissioning devices.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Ability 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 weekends, to meet customer requirements.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Lead and work well with team members.
• Adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and 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.
• 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 the first year.

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $33-$46 (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.