Fire Alarm Inspection/ Service Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Windsor; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Employee discounts (The Loop)

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Windsor, Ontario seeks a skilled Fire Alarm Technician to inspect, test and maintain life-safety systems across facilities. You will work with low-voltage wiring, document inspections, and perform repairs with limited supervision.

Requirements include reading blueprints, using a multimeter, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs with flexible hours including weekends; a high school diploma and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multimeter usage.
• Ability to perform physical labor up to 40 lbs and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Work with low voltage wiring and related devices.
• Complete service acknowledgements with proper coding via laptops or paper.
• Maintain inspection schedules and input documents.
• Provide on-site repairs with minimal supervision and assist trainees.

Skills

Blueprints & diagrams

Hand tools

Multimeter use

Customer service

Self-motivated / work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Mobile apps (iPhone) / field apps

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.

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.

Here’s what we have to offer: Competitive pay. Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Comprehensive benefits package, pension, medical, dental, and vision care – available from day one. Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources. Encouraging and collaborative team environment. Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy. Company Vehicle JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).

What you will do: Technicians are responsible for performing routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Fire Alarm and life safety systems.

How you will do it: Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment. Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy. Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule. Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via laptop computer. Make repairs with minimal supervision. Provide technical training to other inspectors and trainees. Complete assigned inspections on time.

What we are looking for: Required High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals. Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage. Capable of performing physical labour to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 40 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. Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times. Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs. Demonstrate a high level of customer service. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision. Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly. Ability to pass a criminal background check, as well as alcohol and drug testing, as required by certain sites. Possess a valid driver’s license ( Full G) and driving record that meets company requirements.

Preferred CFAA Certificate Experience in Fire and /or Life Safety Systems industry. Proficiency with using PCs including working knowledge of MS Excel / Word as well as iPhone apps.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.00 -$32.00 (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. 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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us #TechHiring

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.