Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Be a key player in maintaining efficient fire safety systems as a technician with a leading company. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing electronic fire alarm systems, offering excellent customer service, and adhering to safety guidelines. Join a diverse team that values collaboration and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Global Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Referral Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in low voltage electrical systems including Fire/Life Safety systems.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience reading blueprints and operational manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation and train others on the service team.

Skills

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be part of the future!

We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people – you bring your talent, and we’ll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to make a difference.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HAS)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • And More!

What you will do

• Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.

• Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.

• Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.

• Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.

• Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.

• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.

• Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.

• Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation. Help to train or mentor others on the service team.

• Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will do it

• This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. 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.

• Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.

• Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.

• Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.

• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.

• On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need.

• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

• 2+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.

• MASS Class D license

• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• 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. On call schedule approx once a month.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

• Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.

• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures

• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.

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.