Fire Installer V

Job Description

Build your best future 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 a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opp

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation / holidays / sick time 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 (as applicable), Tools, and Equipment to complete all jobs
• Providing Scheduling and management support
• 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, 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

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

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

What we look for

Required

At least 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire / Life Safety Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and Security 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

Demonstrate a high level of customer service

Ability to lead & work well with team members

Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures

Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an 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

Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or related field

NICET level II or ability to obtain in first year

HIRING HOURLY RANGE :  $29.13-$35.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)  This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at