Fire Alarm System Programmer

Johnson Controls; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hourly compensation

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer to join our national team. You will program fire alarm systems, interpret construction documents, and apply NFPA standards to each project.

Work with local offices and design teams, attend weekly Teams meetings, and upload completed projects to SharePoint. Proficiency in MS Office and Simplex tooling is required; NICET II/III certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programming tools.
• Proficient in interpreting NFPA standards and reading construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Program Simplex Fire Alarm Systems per project specs.
• Coordinate with local offices and design teams to obtain files and drawings.
• Read drawings and specs; apply NFPA standards to system design.
• Attend Teams meetings; upload completed projects to SharePoint and assist locals.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Simplex programmers

Education

NICET Level II or III certification

Tools

Simplex programming tools

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

• Fire Alarm System Programming Employees engage in the Remote Programming of Fire Alarm Systems.

How You Will Do It

• Contacting to Local Offices to get the files needed to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
• Work with the Design Team to get the .csv files and the latest submitted and approved drawings to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to build a complete Fire Alarm System Program system based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.
• Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the program process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew.
• Work with the Remote Programming Team in a Microsoft Teams Virtual Environment to share standard processes.
• Attend weekly Microsoft Teams meetings to discuss backlog and urgent projects.
• Upload completed projects to SharePoint and send those links to Local Offices to be downloaded to the Fire Alarm Panel.
• Be available when the program will be uploaded to help the Local Technician with any programming related issues.
• Promote the Team and develop working relationships with the Local Offices.

What We Look For

• An Experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer.

Required

• 3+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards, and in reading and interpreting construction documents.

Preferred

• NICET Level II or III certification
• HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $38.75- 53.13 (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. 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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