Fire Installer V

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control and CCTV at customer sites. The role focuses on networked fire alarm systems, with panel repairs, device replacements, and low-voltage tasks.

Requires CT electrical license and physical capability for on-site work. You will read blueprints and specs, supervise equipment installation, and complete documentation promptly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in low voltage electrical systems including Fire/Life Safety, Access Control, CCTV, and Security Systems.
• CT L6 Electrical License required.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, and manuals or specs.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multimeter, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physically able to carry/move equipment up to 50–70 lbs.
• Able to work in ladders, scaffolding, ducts and tight spaces.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and travel as needed.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install/program integrated security and fire alarm systems.
• Respond to service calls, troubleshoot and repair issues.
• Participate in after-hours service program.
• Read blueprints, submittals, specs, and manuals for proper installation.
• Supervise installation to meet specifications.
• Complete required certification courses and document tasks on time.
• Coordinate with dispatch on work orders and status.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Customer service

Time management

Flexible hours

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics/Network/CS

NICET II or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Network hardware

DOS

Windows

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

This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control and CCTV 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 on integrated security and fire alarm systems.
• Responds to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoots and repairs as needed.
• Will be required to participate in after-hours service program.
• Communicates with central dispatch on current work order status and receives updates on outstanding customer issues.
• 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 specification.
• Completes 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.

What we look for

Required

• 3+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and Security Systems.
• This role requires a minimum of a CT L6 Electrical License.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Overnight travel may be required. Demonstrates a prominent 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.
• Must always comply with safety guidelines.
• Working knowledge of electronic and digital test equipment.
• Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures.
• Extended knowledge of DOS and Windows.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a short period of time.

Preferred

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

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.85-36.06 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This positionincludes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson ControlsCareers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us