Field Fire Alarm Technician: Install, Program & Commission

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls Canada is seeking a field technician to install, commission and verify Fire Alarm systems. You will read blueprints, coordinate with electricians and conduct acceptance tests, while preparing As Built drawings and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge.

Travel within the district and supervised programming of smaller systems are required parts of the role. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in Fire Protection or Electrical/Electronic, CFAA certification, and strong

Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection, Electrical/Electronic, or equivalent experience.
• Completion of CFAA certification.
• Ability to program basic operations on micro-processor-based systems without supervision.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows OS.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with electronic test equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical solutions clearly.
• Valid Full G driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification on Fire Alarm equipment, including device and circuit connections.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate work with electricians on Fire Alarm systems.
• Complete verification reports for customers and conduct system acceptance tests with AHJs.
• Produce As Built drawings after job completion.
• Stay up to date with product line knowledge.
• Identify deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification.
• Travel within the district as required.
• Make small programming modifications to existing systems under supervision.
• Program small systems upon training.
• Assist in developing employee training programs for staff and customers.

Skills

Micro-processor programming

Troubleshooting

Clear technical communication

Proficient with Excel/Word/Windows

Education

College diploma in Fire Protection or Electrical/Electronic or equivalent

Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Job description

Johnson Controls Canada is seeking a field technician to install, commission and verify Fire Alarm systems. You will read blueprints, coordinate with electricians and conduct acceptance tests, while preparing As Built drawings and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge.

Travel within the district and supervised programming of smaller systems are required parts of the role. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in Fire Protection or Electrical/Electronic, CFAA certification, and strong