Field Support Technician

Johnson Controls; Roswell (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer in the Roswell, GA area. The role requires hands-on programming, documentation interpretation, and collaborating with local offices to support fire alarm projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Simplex experience, proficiency with MS Office and Simplex programming tools, and the ability to travel up to 50% while working from home when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming experience.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and NFPA standards.
• Experience interpreting and applying contracts and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and travel to local offices to assist with customer sites.
• Provide remote support and Q&A across teams.
• Obtain files and drawings to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
• Collaborate with design to acquire CSV files and approvals for programming.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Apply NFPA standards to design fire alarm systems based on building features.
• Coordinate with district contracting teams on schedules and delivery needs.
• Share processes with remote teams via Microsoft Teams.
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss backlog and urgent projects.
• Upload projects to SharePoint and distribute links to Local Offices.
• Assist Local Technicians with programming issues during uploads.
• Promote the team and develop relationships with Local Offices.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Simplex programming

Education

NICET Level III certification (preferred)

Tools

Simplex Programmer

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.

Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

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What You Will Do

• Coordination and Travel to Local Offices to assist with Customer Sites experiencing difficulties
• Remote Support Teams Channel Q & A
• Contacting to Local Offices to get the files needed to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
• Work with the Design Team to get the .csv files and the latest submitted and approved drawings to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to build a complete Fire Alarm System Program system based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.
• Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the program process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew.
• Work with the Remote Programming Team in a Microsoft Teams Virtual Environment to share standard processes.
• Attend weekly Microsoft Teams meetings to discuss backlog and urgent projects.
• Upload completed projects to SharePoint and send those links to Local Offices to be downloaded to the Fire Alarm Panel.
• Be available when the program will be uploaded to help the Local Technician with any programming related issues.
• Promote the Team and develop working relationships with the Local Offices

What We Look For

• An Experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer.
• Motivated, self-starter who has the ability to work from home.
• Potential travel 50% of the time.

Required

• Minimum Experience: 10+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers.
• NICET Level III certification is preferred.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards, and in reading and interpreting construction documents.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36-50 (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

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