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Fire Alarm Technician

Johnson Controls
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2024

About the role

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

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Here's What We Have To Offer 

What we offer 

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 10 days of vacation first year! 

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care Available day one! 

  • Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities With outstanding internal resources! 

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

  • Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs. 

  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) 

  • Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future 

What you will do

  • This skilled position involves installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting new Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm, Systems and other related building systems products.  Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing on.

  • Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.

  • Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.

  • Knowledge of test equipment to include multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics and operation/product manuals.

  • Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.

  • Experience with IT and IP networks a plus.

  • Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.

  • Overtime may be required during busy project schedules.

How you will do it

  • Perform installation/programming on Integrated Special Systems as described above.

  • Responds to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoots and repairs as needed when on call.

  • Will be required to participate in after-hours service program.

  • Communicates with central dispatch on current work order status and receives 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 specification.

  • Completes necessary certification courses on internal and external products used.

 What we look for

 Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • 3-5 years’ related experience in Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control, Nurse Call & Security Systems.

  • Knowledge of major fire alarm equipment brands a plus, such as, Notifier, Simplex Fire systems.

  • Familiarity with applicable codes (i.e. NFPA 72. NFPA 70)

  • Strong work ethic and integrity

  • Detail oriented and strong problem solving skills

  • Proficient in the use of personal computers including such

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