Fire Alarm Verification Technician

Alloy Enterprises; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Scheduling and management support

Zero Harm safety program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada specializes in fire protection systems and building safety. This role performs assisted installation, commissioning, and verification on Fire Alarm equipment, reads blueprints and specifications, and prepares verification reports for customers with system acceptance testing.

The candidate should have a college diploma in Fire Protection or Electrical/Electronics, travel willingness within BC and Yukon, strong communication, and the ability to work with safety policies

Qualifications

• College diploma in Fire Protection or related field.
• Willing to travel within BC and Yukon.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification on Fire Alarm equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Complete verification reports and conduct system acceptance tests with AHJ and others.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product lines.
• Travel within the District as required.
• Adhere to OSHA and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Read blueprints

Strong communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

College diploma in Fire Protection

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

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.

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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

• 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).

• Adhere to all OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies and procedures.

What we look for

Required

• Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection, an Electrical/Electronics Technician program, an Electrical Apprenticeship, a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates currently pursuing these qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

• This role may require travel for out-of-town projects, primarily within British Columbia and the Yukon. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed.

• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.

• Possess strong communication and report/document writing skills

• Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.

• 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 positions 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.

• Ability to work well with team members.

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

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

• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

• Able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Preferred

• CFAA or ASTTBC certification.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26-34 (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. 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

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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.