Fire & Life Safety Technician – Inspection & Service

Johnson Controls; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle (where applicable)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Tri-Cities, WA is seeking an experienced Fire/Life Safety Inspector and Service Technician to perform inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs on fire and life safety systems. You will inspect electrical, sprinkler and suppression systems, read blueprints, document work, and support on-call rotations while delivering excellent customer service.

Minimum 4+ years in low-voltage systems; WA EL06 or OR LEA Class A license preferred; ability to lift 50-70 lbs and work at

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with low-voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Washington EL06 License and/or Oregon LEA Class A License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing, maintenance, and preventative service on fire and life safety systems.
• Inspect and service electrical, sprinkler, and suppression systems, including products from Johnson Controls and other manufacturers.
• Complete service documentation and inspection reports using mobile devices and laptops.
• Maintain an organized inspection schedule and ensure all assigned work is completed on time.
• Make minor repairs and programming adjustments when necessary.
• Train and support junior inspectors and trainees.
• Follow all customer testing requirements and safety standards.
• Respond to customer service calls and diagnose system issues.
• Troubleshoot, repair, program, and test fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Complete service documentation accurately and obtain customer sign-off upon completion.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and building efficiency.
• Provide recommendations and quotes for repairs, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a trusted advisor to customers.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Customer service

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

IP networking

CCTV Systems

Security systems

Job description

Johnson Controls in Tri-Cities, WA is seeking an experienced Fire/Life Safety Inspector and Service Technician to perform inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs on fire and life safety systems. You will inspect electrical, sprinkler and suppression systems, read blueprints, document work, and support on-call rotations while delivering excellent customer service.

Minimum 4+ years in low-voltage systems; WA EL06 or OR LEA Class A license preferred; ability to lift 50-70 lbs and work at