Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a hands-on technician to maintain, repair, install and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV systems and related building products. You will interpret blueprints, diagnose issues, and ensure systems operate reliably.

The role requires reading schematics, testing with oscilloscopes and meters, lifting up to 40 pounds, and readiness for overtime on busy projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year experience in Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair unaided by management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install and program fire alarm and integrated security systems.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and manuals.
• Read and interpret submittals and schematics.
• Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
• Capable of handling equipment up to 40 pounds and work in challenging positions.
• Overtime/on-site overnight may be required during busy projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeters

Digital analyzers

Battery analyzers

Frequency meters

Decibel meters

Communication 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.

What You Will Do

Proficient at maintaining, repairing, installing, and programming conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV Systems and other related building systems products.

How You Will Do It

Knowledge of test equipment to include oscilloscope, multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices.

Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.

Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing a ladder, scaffolding, working within ducts, crawl spaces above ceilings, etc.

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics and operation/product manuals.

Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.

Overtime/Overnight stay may be required during busy project schedules.

What we look for

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year experience in Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs, unaided by management.
• Self-starter needed that can work with minimum supervision.
• Pass criminal background check and drug test.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Be able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in the Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.35-23.79 (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. 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