Fire Alarm Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on first day

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team onsite in Schenectady, NY. The role focuses on programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems per contract obligations.

You will assist experienced staff, perform testing, and maintain proper documentation and safety standards. Qualifications include a High School diploma and 2+ years in commercial fire alarm or fire suppression, with the ability to read blueprints and diagrams.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs and manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and tech aptitude.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Assist senior technicians with system issues and calibrations.
• Complete commissioning documentation and as-builts with accurate data.
• Test systems after installation or repair to ensure proper operation.
• Follow safety standards and applicable codes; maintain certifications.
• Read blueprints and product manuals; communicate with customers on site.
• Complete on-site paperwork and documentation as required.

Skills

Two+ years experience (fire alarm)

Blueprints/schematics reading

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team at our Schenectady, NY.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Onsite in Schenectady, NY

Pay Range: $30 -$34 /hour

Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

As a Fire Alarm Technician, you will:

• Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations
• Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third party fire products, software and systems electrical technology.
• Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
• Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
• Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Two or more years' experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance to support this site required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certification
• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school or military electronics training preferred.

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out ourTake a Journeyvideo.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named toFORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List
• Corporate Knights Global100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaderslist
• CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list ofbest-managed companies in America
• ForbesBest Employers for Diversity
• NewsweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
• NewsweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named toNewsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
• Named toForbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visitwww.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

Job: 1559

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