Fire Alarm Inspection Technician

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Company vehicle and tools provided

Scheduling and management support

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking qualified inspectors to conduct routine inspections, testing and preventive maintenance on life safety systems and related equipment. Applicants should be able to read blueprints, use hand tools and a multi-meter, and travel to job sites as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, clean driving record and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. Company vehicle and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma.
• Able to pass criminal background and driving record.
• Familiar with reading blueprints, diagrams, submittals and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical, sprinkler or life safety products during inspections and maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections and testing as scheduled.
• Provide technical training to inspectors and trainees.
• Complete service acknowledgements and document maintenance actions.

Skills

Low voltage wiring

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Multi-meter usage

Physical stamina

Team training

Attention to safety

Customer service

PC skills (Excel/Word)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

iPhone 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. 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. Your next incredible opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we have to offer

Here's what we have to offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Required High School Diploma required.
• Ability to pass criminal background and clean driving record.
• Preferred CFAA Certified or Electrician Journeyperson 2+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems.
• Fire and /or Life Safety Systems experience preferred.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with using PCs including working knowledge of MS Excel / Word as well as iPhone apps.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
• 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.

Hiring hourly range

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26-$41.8 (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.

Recruitment process and accommodations

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 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.

About Johnson Controls

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.