Fire Detection Service Technician
Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Job summary
Johnson Controls is hiring for a field service role focused on diagnosing and repairing fire alarm and related building systems at customer sites. You will handle troubleshooting, read blueprints, and provide high-level customer service, with on-call rotation and after-hours work as needed.
Strong experience in low voltage systems and NICET certification are highly valued. The position emphasizes safety, efficient problem solving, and the ability to upsell solutions to improve facility
Qualifications
- 5 - 10 years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
- NICET III Level III certification – Strongly Preferred
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
- Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Responsibilities
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
- Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
- Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to manuals and bulletins to repair equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- On-call rotation and after-hours work as needed.
- Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items.
Skills
Education
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.
Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.
Competitive Starting Pay
Paid Training
Global Advancement Opportunities
Company Vehicle (as applicable)
Referral Bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
And More!
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions
- Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems
- Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment
- Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
- Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers
- Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment
- Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation
- Help to train or mentor others on the service team
- Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service
- Perform other duties as assigned
- This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
- Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
- Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
- Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
- Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- On call and after-hours work required on occasion at customer need.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
- 5 - 10 years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
- NICET III Level III certification – Strongly Preferred
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
- Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
- Overnight travel may be required.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $32.06 - 44.13 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
#LI - AD2
#TechnicalHiring
#nicet
|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.
Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.
Competitive Starting Pay
Paid Training
Global Advancement Opportunities
Company Vehicle (as applicable)
Referral Bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
And More!
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions
- Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems
- Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment
- Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
- Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers
- Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment
- Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation
- Help to train or mentor others on the service team
- Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service
- Perform other duties as assigned
- This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
- Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
- Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
- Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
- Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- On call and after-hours work required on occasion at customer need.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
- 5 - 10 years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
- NICET III Level III certification – Strongly Preferred
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
- Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
- Overnight travel may be required.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $32.06 - 44.13 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
#LI - AD2
#TechnicalHiring
#nicet
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