Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in building performance as a technician specializing in Fire & Life Safety systems. In this role, you will troubleshoot, service, and install various safety systems ensuring customer satisfaction and safety standards. With opportunities for personal growth and competitive benefits, this position promises a rewarding career path in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

103 Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401K and comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Company vehicle and tools provided

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in low voltage electrical systems.
• Knowledge of test equipment and commissioning devices required.
• Capable of physical labor, including carrying equipment up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform service on electronic fire alarm systems.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills with timely communication.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and assist in training new team members.

Skills

Customer service

Blueprint interpretation

Low voltage electrical systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Digital analyzer

Job description

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.

Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

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Here's What We HaveToOffer

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision careAvailable day one!

• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunitiesWithoutstanding internal resources!

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle, tools, and equipmentprovidedto 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.

• Contact 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.

What we look for:

Required

• 2-5 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 position 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.

• On Call Rotation

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

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

• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

• 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.

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification

• Simplex System Experience

• Electronic experience