Fire Installer

Johnson Controls; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Systems Technician to install, program, troubleshoot, configure, and service fire alarm and related building systems at customer sites.

The role includes reading blueprints, testing equipment, panel repair, and ensuring safety and compliance. Lifting up to 70 lbs, flexible hours (including weekends), and possible overnight travel are required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Experience with test equipment and commissioning devices.
• Capable of lifting 50-70 lbs.
• Flexible hours including weekends; overnight travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug test.
• Ability to obtain required licenses per codes.
• Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, and service Fire Alarm Systems at customer sites.
• Panel repair/reprogram and device replacement/repair; resolve low voltage issues.
• Organize resources to assure efficient task execution.
• Program fire alarm, security, and access control panels; focus on networked systems.
• Respond to service calls promptly and perform repairs as needed.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, specs, and manuals; supervise installation to meet specs.
• Complete required certification courses and all related documentation.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Fire/Life Safety

Blueprints interpretation

Hand tools

Multi-meter

Electrical safety

Customer service

Team leadership

Driver's license

Background check

Licensing compliance

Network concepts

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Electronics

NICET II (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Digital analyzer

Multi-meter

Job description

What You Will Do

This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing

What You Will Do

This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites 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

Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels, but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems

How You Will Do It

Perform installation/programming of fire alarm systems

Respond to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoot and repair as needed

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals

Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications

Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used

Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner

Required

What we look for

• At least 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals
• Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
• 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 positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements
• Overnight travel may be required
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Ability to lead & work well with team members
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes
• Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures.

Preferred

• Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or related field
• NICET level II or ability to obtain in first year