Fire Service Manager

Johnson Controls; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Company vehicle

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Fire Service Manager to lead a district service team, ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of service contracts. You will supervise technicians, inspectors, and administrators across Fire Alarm, Security, and related systems, while driving revenue and controlling costs.

Strong leadership, a track record in service management, and a solid grasp of financials are required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in integrated systems sales/service with supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Understanding of P&L components and relations
• Proficient in MS Office and online systems
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction by supervising a team of technicians, service sales reps, inspectors and admins
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and resolve service/collection issues quickly
• Manage departments including Fire Alarm, Security, Fire Sprinkler, Special Hazard and extinguishers/Commercial Kitchen Hood service
• Oversee revenue plans, budgets, and profitability for the service department
• Ensure safety compliance and timely performance evaluations

Skills

Leadership

P&L awareness

MS Office

Oracle familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

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.

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package including , medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• With 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

The Fire Service Manager will drive customer satisfaction, supervising a team of technicians, service sales reps, inspectors, and administrators to support the district’s service customers. Will ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while quickly resolving customer complaints concerning service and collection issues thereby minimizing customer concerns and enhancing customer relations. Scope of work to include managing employees in the following disciplines: Fire Alarm, Security, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Extinguishers/Commercial Kitchen Hood service.

How you will do it

• Revenue Responsibility- Responsible for implementing plans, programs, and processes designed to meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives as well as maximizing market potential in all business segments to include new service sales, revenue, and profitability
• Fiscal Responsibility- Responsible for managing the Service Department to an approved financial plan which includes operating expenses, accounts receivable/collections, manpower, capital, and inventory.
• Customer Service Responsibility- Responsible for departmental employees’ effective and timely customer communications, building solid customers relationships from initial contact through order acquisition, delivery and installation, and service.
• Productivity Improvement – Responsible for training service personnel, building a team with the skillset and customer service focus to support and grow the district. Accountable for the efficiency and productivity of the team. Ensures that fair and effective performance measurements are assigned and that employees are motivated to achieve and/or exceed their assigned goals and objectives. Conducts employee evaluations and/or communicates performance improvement strategies and actions.
• Employee Development- Empowers, organizes, and develops the local service staff into a cohesive and effective team trained and motivated to grow the business. Responsible for hiring quality individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, talent, and experience to fill open job positions. Identifies areas such as sales skills, business and product knowledge, and customer service where training and development can enhance the department’s ability to meet current and future business needs. Maintains an open channel of communication among all departments and personnel to ensure consistent dialogue, foster initiative, and maintain employee morale. Will participate in technician ride-alongs to ensure compliance with corporate safety programs, review productivity, measure performance, and review technicians’ abilities. Must ensure complete understanding of company policies/processes, reviewing them with employees to promote understanding and compliance.
• Safety Compliance – Ensures that all employees comply with corporate safety programs and that employee safety training is complete and up-to-date. Completes all workplace accident investigations as required by the company’s EH&S policy. Identifies safety issues and hazards and notifies the corporate safety officer of conditions that require corrective action.
• Legal Compliance- Abides by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures.

What we look for

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in an integrated systems sales/service environment with a portion of time spent in a supervisory role.
• Strong, positive leadership skills.
• Action oriented.
• Strong understanding of P&L components and relationships.
• Proficient with MS Office as well as online systems.
• Knowledge of Oracle a plus.
• Demonstrated management/leadership abilities to include training, team building, presentation and negotiation skills, administration, and effective interaction with.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Salary and Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$144,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.

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 About us - Johnson Controls Careers #LI-Onsite #LI-AA2

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.