Fire Alarm & Security Systems Installer — Hands-On Growth

3M HEALTHCARE; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

On-the-job training

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm, access control, and CCTV systems at customer sites. The role involves panel repair/reprogram, device replacement, and low voltage system testing.

Responsibilities include organizing resources, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring safety and contract compliance. Willingness to travel and work flexible hours is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multi‑meter, commissioning devices.
• Able to lift 50–70 lbs.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet.
• Willing to work weekends and overnight travel.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug test.
• Able to obtain required licenses.
• Basic understanding of network concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install and program integrated security and fire alarm systems.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs, manuals.
• Supervise installation to meet specs.
• Complete required certification courses.
• Document tasks, activity, and productivity.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Access control

CCTV systems

Blueprints

Customer service

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Multimeter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm, access control, and CCTV systems at customer sites. The role involves panel repair/reprogram, device replacement, and low voltage system testing.

Responsibilities include organizing resources, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring safety and contract compliance. Willingness to travel and work flexible hours is required.