Fire & Security Systems Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in the United States is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm/Access Control Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and service Fire Alarm, Access Control and CCTV systems at customer sites.

You will read blueprints, interpret specs, and coordinate with dispatch while maintaining safety and quality. Overnight travel and after-hours on-call may be required, with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multi-meter, commissioning devices.
• Able to lift 50–70 lbs and work in ladders, ducts, crawl spaces.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overnight travel.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug test; must obtain required licenses.
• Basic understanding of network concepts.
• Licenses per National, State and Local codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission and service Fire Alarm, Access Control and CCTV systems at customer sites.
• Organize resources to ensure efficient task execution.
• Program panels for networked security systems with focus on Fire Alarm systems.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and manuals.
• Respond to service calls in a timely manner and perform repairs as needed.
• Participate in after-hours service program.
• Coordinate with central dispatch on work order status.

Skills

Blueprints

Test equipment

Multi-meter use

Networking basics

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Two-year associate's degree in Electronics / Network / CS

NICET level II or ability to obtain in first year

Tools

Low voltage systems experience

Fire/Life Safety Systems

Access Control

CCTV

Security Systems

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. in the United States is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm/Access Control Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and service Fire Alarm, Access Control and CCTV systems at customer sites.

You will read blueprints, interpret specs, and coordinate with dispatch while maintaining safety and quality. Overnight travel and after-hours on-call may be required, with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.