Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Installer I to maintain, repair, install, and program fire alarm and security systems in client facilities. This hands-on field role involves reading diagrams, using test equipment, and coordinating with customers to ensure safe, compliant installations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, some security systems maintenance experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Some experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs without direct management support.
• Self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.
• Pass a 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 required by national, state, and local codes.
• Nice to have two (2) years of experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV systems, and related building systems products.
• Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communication devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals.
• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds and work in ladders, scaffolding, ducts, crawl spaces, and above‑ceiling spaces.
• Support busy project schedules, including overtime or overnight stays when required.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams to complete assigned service and installation work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeters

Digital analyzers

Battery analyzers

Frequency meters

Decibel meters

Job description

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver the performance required in fast-moving industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

Role Overview

As a Fire Installer I, you will help maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV systems, and other related building systems products. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician who enjoys field work, customer interaction, and solving technical issues in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV systems, and related building systems products.
• Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscope, multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communication devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals.
• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds and work in ladders, scaffolding, ducts, crawl spaces, and above‑ceiling spaces.
• Support busy project schedules, including overtime or overnight stays when required.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams to complete assigned service and installation work safely and efficiently.

How You Will Do It

Own your work with accountability, safety, and integrity, delivering dependable service in every job you take on.

Stay close to the work and the customer by understanding field conditions, identifying obstacles quickly, and keeping systems operating as expected.

Use candor, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement to diagnose issues, make repairs, and document your findings clearly.

Work as one team with dispatch, teammates, and customers, building trust through clear communication and follow‑through.

Use the correct test equipment and technical documentation to verify system performance and confirm quality results.

Follow installation and service procedures carefully while adapting to challenging work environments and changing project needs.

Maintain a professional presence on site and keep work organized, clean, and customer‑ready.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Some experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs without direct management support.
• Self‑starter who can work with minimum supervision.
• Pass a 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 required by national, state, and local codes.
• Nice to have two (2) years of experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.

Hirring hourly range

Hirring hourly range: $18-$24 (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.

Equal 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.

Company culture

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.