Security Systems Installer Technician

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

• Install security systems including wiring, equipment, and programming of access control systems, CCTV, digital recorders, network recorders, and intercom systems for clients.
• Install cabling, field equipment, and control equipment enclosures in customer locations according to the national electric code, company, and customer guidelines.
• Use electronic test equipment to troubleshoot complicated problems during installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
• Readjust equipment, repair or replace inoperative equipment, and test for operation.
• Perform system checks for proper operation.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work paying close attention to details.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Analyze information and work unsupervised to complete installation jobs.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork related to job assignments.
• Use hand and power tools to properly mount and secure equipment.
• Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires, and strapping.
• Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, and floors.
• Conduct end-user training.
• Isolate trouble to a customer network, where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience with commercial fire alarm systems, commercial digital & analog camera systems, and/or commercial access control systems.
• Understanding of the function and design of alarm systems.
• Experience with IP addressable security devices.
• Computer literate to include advanced TCP/IP networking skills.
• Required to participate in after-hour on-call rotation.
• Must be able to operate a company truck with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient with all aspects and operation of ADT A.I. core card access, CCTV systems.
• Proficient with NFPA Code and National Electric Code (NEC).

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 2-year technical school program graduate preferred.
• An industry-recognized apprentice training program may be substituted for the formal education requirement.
• NICET I, II, or III certification preferred.

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $24.06 - $32.88 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package.