Fire Service Supervisor

Johnson Controls; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Service Supervisor to lead a field team delivering timely, high-quality fire service nationwide. You will coach technicians, plan dispatches, and build strong customer relationships to drive service performance and revenue growth.

The role emphasizes safety, certifications, and operational excellence in the Louisville area, with opportunities to mentor staff and support audits while ensuring compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in field service, maintenance, or a related industry, or demonstrated leadership experience within a 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 across the Louisville, Kentucky area.
• Ability to work in field environments including customer sites, plants, and service locations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing, and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of field service technicians through goal setting, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, training, and mentorship.
• Plan, prioritize, and dispatch service calls to support on-time arrival and first-time fix performance in partnership with service coordinators and schedulers.
• Build strong customer relationships, respond to service needs, and identify opportunities to grow service business.
• Promote a strong safety culture through safety training, job hazard analysis, incident investigation, and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor service metrics such as response time, first-time fix rate, backlog, and on-time completion, then implement continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of service documentation, work orders, and reporting, including parts usage and warranty alignment.
• Manage resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support service profitability, including assistance with quoting and pricing as needed.
• Collaborate with sales, installation, engineering, and operations teams to resolve escalations and deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of technicians to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Maintain compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental standards while supporting service delivery across the Louisville area.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Scheduling software

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree/certifications

Tools

Scheduling software

Data analytics tools

Job description

About Us

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.

Fire Service Supervisor

Johnson Controls is a global leader focused on smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will help deliver reliable fire service solutions, strengthen customer relationships, and support a team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence across the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Fire Service Supervisor to lead a field team of service technicians delivering timely, high-quality service to customers. This role combines people leadership, scheduling and dispatch support, customer engagement, and operational oversight to help drive service performance, service revenue growth, and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of field service technicians through goal setting, regular 1:1s, performance reviews, training, and mentorship.
• Plan, prioritize, and dispatch service calls to support on-time arrival and first-time fix performance in partnership with service coordinators and schedulers.
• Build strong customer relationships, respond to service needs, and identify opportunities to grow service business.
• Promote a strong safety culture through safety training, job hazard analysis, incident investigation, and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor service metrics such as response time, first-time fix rate, backlog, and on-time completion, then implement continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of service documentation, work orders, and reporting, including parts usage and warranty alignment.
• Manage resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support service profitability, including assistance with quoting and pricing as needed.
• Collaborate with sales, installation, engineering, and operations teams to resolve escalations and deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of technicians to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Maintain compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental standards while supporting service delivery across the Louisville area.

How You Will Do It

• Own service outcomes with accountability, safety, and integritywhile setting clear expectations for your team and following through on commitments.
• Stay close to the work and remove obstacles for customersby actively planning routes, balancing workloads, and supporting technicians in the field.
• Use performance data and honest feedback to improve every day, turning service metrics and job findings into practical actions.
• Win as one teamby partnering closely with coordinators, sales, installation, engineering, operations, and technicians to solve problems quickly.
• Spend time in the field with customer sites, service locations, and plants to reinforce standards, coach performance, and support audits.
• Use scheduling systems, reporting tools, and basic analytics to track workload, productivity, and service outcomes.
• Lead with a customer-focused mindset that balances quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in field service, maintenance, or a related industry, or demonstrated leadership experience within a 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 across the Louisville, Kentucky area.
• Ability to work in field environments including customer sites, plants, and service locations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing, and squatting.

Nice to Have

• Technical degree, certifications, or relevant college coursework.
• NICET, Kentucky certifications, or other industry credentials.
• Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, or technician development in a service environment.

Why Join Us

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing safety training and employee-focused programs.
• A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, safety, and customer success.
• Exposure to diverse technologies and service environments.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-104,600k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. 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

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