Fire Service Supervisor

Johnson Controls; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Huntington Beach is seeking a Fire Service Supervisor to lead a field service team, delivering high-quality, on-time service while upholding safety, customer satisfaction, and service growth.

You will coach technicians, plan dispatch, and drive key metrics with accountability and integrity. A strong mechanical and electrical aptitude is required, with at least 2 years of leadership in fire systems or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in Fire systems/services/building automation, field service, maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel locally to customer sites.
• Ability to work in field environments, perform physical tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of field service technicians through goal setting, one-on-one coaching, performance reviews, training, and mentorship.
• Plan, prioritize, and dispatch service calls in partnership with coordinators to optimize routing, workload, and response times.
• Build strong customer relationships that support customer satisfaction, retention, and service growth opportunities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting safety training, job hazard analysis, incident investigations, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Track and report service metrics such as response time, first-time fix rate, backlog, and on-time completion, then act on the results.
• Ensure service documentation, work orders, and reporting are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Manage resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support service profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, installation, engineering, and operations teams to resolve escalations and deliver a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or certifications

Tools

Scheduling software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Fire Service Supervisor

Johnson Controls creates smart, healthy, and sustainable environments by helping customers protect people, property, and critical operations. As a Fire Service Supervisor, you will lead a field service team that delivers high-quality, on-time service while supporting safety, customer satisfaction, and service growth.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing field service technicians so work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will balance team leadership, customer communication, dispatch coordination, and operational follow-through to keep service commitments on track and identify opportunities to grow the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of field service technicians through goal setting, one-on-one coaching, performance reviews, training, and mentorship.
• Plan, prioritize, and dispatch service calls in partnership with coordinators to optimize routing, workload, and response times.
• Build strong customer relationships that support customer satisfaction, retention, and service growth opportunities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting safety training, job hazard analysis, incident investigations, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Track and report service metrics such as response time, first-time fix rate, backlog, and on-time completion, then act on the results.
• Ensure service documentation, work orders, and reporting are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Manage resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support service profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, installation, engineering, and operations teams to resolve escalations and deliver a seamless customer experience.

How You Will Do It

• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrityby setting clear expectations and following through on service quality, team leadership, and customer commitments.
• Focus on what mattersby staying close to the work, removing obstacles for technicians and customers, and keeping priorities aligned to service needs.
• Improve every dayby using performance data, candid coaching, and practical problem-solving to strengthen delivery and reduce recurring issues.
• Win as one teamby building trust across sales, installation, engineering, operations, and field service so customers experience consistent support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in Fire systems/services/building automateion, field service, maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems, data reporting, and basic analytics tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel locally to customer sites.
• Ability to work in field environments, perform physical tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice to Have

• Technical degree, certifications, or relevant college coursework.
• NICET or other industry credentials.
• Experience in fire protection, fire service, or a similar field operations environment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $94,600-$130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Why Join Us

Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while helping customers protect critical operations. Johnson Controls offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holidays.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.