Fire Alarm Technician Level 1

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Brampton; On-site; CAD 74,501,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Paid vacation/holidays

On-the-job training

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm technician to support installation, commissioning, and verification tasks across projects in Canada. You will read blueprints, perform submittal verifications, and complete system acceptance tests with authorities having jurisdiction.

Travel within the district is required. The role requires CFAA coursework completion, the ability to program basic micro-processor-based systems, and strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Required completion of the five CFAA courses, pursuing the practical exam.
• Ability to program basic operations on micro-processor-based systems without supervision.
• Proficient with computers, Excel, Word, and Windows OS.
• Basic troubleshooting with electronic test equipment.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40lbs; climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Valid Full G driver's license.
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification on Fire Alarm equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Complete verification reports and system acceptance tests with AHJs and others.
• Produce As Built drawings after job completion.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product lines.
• Travel within the District business area as required.
• Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service focus

Proficient with Excel/Word

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Completion of CFAA five courses

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas. Your next incredible opportunity is just a few clicks away!

Here's what we have to offer

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

What you will do

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification activities on Fire Alarm related equipment, including connection of devices and circuits.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Complete verification reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ's and other interested parties.
• Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of various product lines.
• Identify general deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification.
• Travel throughout the District business area when required.
• Conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision.
• Program small systems (upon training)
• Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.

What we look for

• Required Completion of the five required CFAA courses is required, with candidates currently working toward completing the practical exam for certification.
• Demonstrated ability to program basic operations on micro-processor-based systems without supervision.
• Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft excel, word, and Windows operating systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Ability to express clear technical solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 40lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Possess a valid Full G driver's license.
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26 -$30 (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.