Experienced Fire Alarm Inspector

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States is seeking a field-based technician to inspect, test, service, and perform preventative maintenance on Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and similar lines.

You will protect customers by keeping life safety systems operational, documenting work accurately, and completing inspections on schedule.

Qualifications

• Documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and/or Security Systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and similar competitive manufacturers' product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices required for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding using laptop computers and/or hard copy documentation.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents through a mobile device.
• Complete assigned inspections on time and perform other duties as assigned.
• Take ownership of each inspection, work safely, and maintain a professional, customer-focused presence in the field.
• Stay close to the work by following the inspection schedule carefully and removing obstacles that could delay completion.
• Use troubleshooting skills, hand tools, and a multimeter to identify issues and perform small repairs when needed.
• Document service acknowledgements and inspection records accurately using laptop and mobile devices.
• Learn quickly, apply coaching, and look for practical ways to improve your work every day.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and customers to deliver a consistent, reliable service experience.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Fire & Security systems

Troubleshooting

Follow instructions

Customer service

Safety

Teamwork

Self-starter

Physical labor

Climbing & tight spaces

Flexible hours

Organizational skills

Learning quickly

Education

High School Diploma

Inspector Entrée Course

NICET Level I certification (if on the job)

NICET certification

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter

Job description

Johnson Controls

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.

Role Overview

In this field-based role, you will inspect, test, service, and perform preventative maintenance on Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and similar competitive product lines. You will help protect customers by keeping life safety systems operating reliably, documenting work accurately, and completing inspections on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Simplex Fire Alarm Systems and similar competitive manufacturers' product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices required for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding using laptop computers and/or hard copy documentation.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents through a mobile device.
• Complete assigned inspections on time and perform other duties as assigned.

How You Will Do It

• Take ownership of each inspection, work safely, and maintain a professional, customer-focused presence in the field.
• Stay close to the work by following the inspection schedule carefully and removing obstacles that could delay completion.
• Use troubleshooting skills, hand tools, and a multimeter to identify issues and perform small repairs when needed.
• Document service acknowledgements and inspection records accurately using laptop and mobile devices.
• Learn quickly, apply coaching, and look for practical ways to improve your work every day.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and customers to deliver a consistent, reliable service experience.

Qualifications

• Documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and/or Security Systems experience.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Inspector Entrée Course (Electrical or Sprinkler).
• Ability to achieve NICET Level I certification after 1 year on the job.
• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting systems.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working within ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on occasion.
• High level of customer service.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self-starter who can work with supervision.
• Ability to adhere to safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hand tools and multimeter usage.
• 1-3 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems.
• NICET certification.

Hiring Hourly Range

Hiring hourly range: $22.12-33.17 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Overview of 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.