Fire Installer I

Johnson Controls; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a technician to maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, and CCTV systems in customer facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and operating test equipment, with potential overtime during busy project periods.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1 year of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs unaided by management.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Be able to obtain and retain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV systems, and related building systems products.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics and operation/product manuals.
• Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
• Overtime/overnight stay may be required during busy project schedules.

Skills

Fire Alarm

Integrated Security

Electrical installation

Customer interaction

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Digital Analyzer

Battery Analyzer

Frequency Meter

Decibel Meter

Communication Devices

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

Proficient at maintaining, repairing, installing, and programming conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV Systems and other related building systems products.

How You Will Do It

Knowledge of test equipment to include oscilloscope, multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices.

Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.

Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing a ladder, scaffolding, working within ducts, crawl spaces above ceilings, etc.

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

Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.

Overtime/Overnight stay may be required during busy project schedules.

What we look for

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year experience in Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Electrical installation experience.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs, unaided by management.
• Self-starter needed that can work with minimum supervision.
• Pass criminal background check and drug test.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Be able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in the Fire Alarm or Integrated Security Systems maintenance

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.35-23.79 (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. 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