Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Service Technician to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on various fire and life safety systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the company provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and extensive training opportunities. Join a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a real difference. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Company vehicle, tools, and equipment

Employee discount programs

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in low voltage electrical systems.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electronic fire alarm systems.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation.

Skills

Low Voltage Electrical Systems

Fire/Life Safety Systems

Blueprint Reading

Customer Service

Physical Labor

Safety Guidelines Adherence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multi-meter

Digital Analyzer

Commissioning Devices

Job description

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Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

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What We Offer

Here's What We Have To Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time10 days of vacation first year!
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care Available day one!
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities With outstanding internal resources!
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
• Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future
  
  

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required

What we look for

• 1+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
• 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.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• 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
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• Completion of SimplexGrinnell 4120 Network training within 12 months
  
  

Preferred

• NICET Level I certification strongly preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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