Fire Service Technician

Job Description

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.

What you will do

Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.

Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.

Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.

How you will do it

• This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. 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.

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

• Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.

• Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.

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

• On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need.

• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

• 1 plus years’ experience with fire alarm experience with exposure to access control

• Must be able to interpret blueprints, diagrams and specifications.

• A good working knowledge of computers is necessary.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 

• 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 position 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.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service. 

• Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs. 

• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times. 

• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly. 

• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements. 

• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes. 

Preferred

• Technical training preferred

• NICET I preferred

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21-$26 (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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at 

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