Fire Alarm Installer

jci; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary range with overtime

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled technician to maintain, repair, install and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom and CCTV systems. You will read schematics, inspect systems, and perform installation activities across varied projects.

Ideal candidates have 1 year in fire alarm or integrated security maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle physical work and odd hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Electrical installation experience required.
• 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 with minimal supervision.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and suitable driving record.
• Ability to obtain licenses required by codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install and program fire alarm, security and related building systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and manuals.
• Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
• Overtime/overnight work may be required during busy project schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical installation experience

Customer interaction

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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. 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. 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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