Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring for an installation assistant role in Dallas, TX. You will help with installation tasks for electronic product lines and standard systems, following instructions from supervisors and reading construction blueprints and diagrams.

You will assist from start-up to final testing, carry tools up to 70 lbs, maintain safety and cleanliness, and be prepared to work alternate shifts or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Fire Alarm and/or Security System experience.
• Follow verbal and written instructions; read and understand complex construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the responsible person in performing required duties for installation tasks of electronic product lines and standard electronic systems.
• Assist with installation of electronic systems from start-up through final testing.
• Carry/move equipment and tools up to 70 lbs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and dispose of trash.
• Wear safety equipment as required; may work alternate shifts or weekends to meet customer installation requirements.

Skills

Fire Alarm Experience

Customer service

Blueprint reading/interpretation

Manual labor capability

Valid driver’s license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About us

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 you will do

Assists the responsible person in performing the required duties for completion of install related tasks for electronic product lines and standard electronic systems. Observes the actions of the responsible person(s) and applies as directed.

How you will do it

Helping with installation of electronic systems, including start up through final testing. Follow verbal and written instruction, read and understand complex construction blueprints, diagrams and specifications used in installation activities.

Carry/move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds. Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet or more.

Maintain a clean and safe work area. Pick up and properly dispose of all trash associated with SimplexGrinnell work.

Wear appropriate safety equipment as required, including but not limited to hard hats and work boots. May be required to work alternate shifts or weekends to meet customer installation requirements.

Perform other duties as requested.

Daily submission of required paperwork.

What we look for

Required

• 1 year of Fire Alarm and/or Security System experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Follow verbal and written instructions, read and understand complex construction blueprints, diagrams and specifications used in installation activities.
• Construction experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• 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 position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.

Preferred

• Experience in an electrical trade preferred.
• Low voltage experience is a plus.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17-22 (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

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.