Fire Suppression Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Suppression Technician to service portable extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, and suppression gas systems at customer sites.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and install equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Simplex and ANSUL, supporting clean agent and dry chemical systems. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and on-call emergency support, with opportunities to train on advanced suppression technologies and collaborate with dispatch and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with customer-facing service and problem solving.
• PC skills including Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with fire suppression systems is preferred; training available.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems at customer sites.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specs, and manuals.
• Install equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Simplex and ANSUL.
• Manage daily service calls and customer activity.
• Perform inspections of suppression gas systems and clean agent systems.
• Use field tools and mobile devices to document work and service history.
• Provide timely, professional customer support and answer questions.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency service.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

PC Skills (Windows/Office)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Blueprints/Diagrams

Driver's license

Job description

Suppression Technician

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. In this role, you will help customers use energy more productively and support the precision and resilience required in critical environments through dependable fire suppression service at customer sites.

Role Overview

As a Suppression Technician, you will perform service, repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and installation work on portable fire extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, suppression gas systems, and related building system products. You will work with clean agent systems, dry chemical systems, and special hazards, manage daily service activity, and deliver professional support to customers across a range of sites, which may include government work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on portable fire extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, and suppression gas systems at customer sites.
• Service, troubleshoot, and install equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Simplex and ANSUL.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
• Manage daily service calls, customer activity, and program system products.
• Work with clean agent systems, dry chemical systems, and special hazards.
• Perform inspections of suppression gas systems based on contract requirements.
• Inspect customer systems and use smartphone-based tools and field equipment to complete assigned work.
• Assist customers with questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency service support.

How You Will Do It

• Own each service visit with accountability, safety, and integrity, from arrival at the site through completion of work and documentation.
• Stay close to the work and the customer by responding promptly, communicating clearly, and removing obstacles that affect service or system performance.
• Use disciplined troubleshooting and follow-through to inspect, diagnose, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Improve every day through candid communication and practical problem-solving, learning from each call and applying those lessons on the next job.
• Work as one team with dispatch, field peers, and customers to coordinate service activity, emergency response, and contract needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Outstanding customer-facing service and problem-solving skills.
• PC skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
• Hands-on experience servicing, troubleshooting, or installing fire suppression systems, such as portable extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, suppression gas systems, clean agent systems, dry chemical systems, or special hazards preferred and willing to train.
• Valid US driver's license.

Nice to Have

• Any manufacturer certifications, such as ANSUL or Kiddie PyroChem.

Why Join Us

Join a team that helps protect critical operations and deliver real-world results for customers in fast-moving industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. At Johnson Controls, your work supports important systems, customer confidence, and the continued performance of essential buildings.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.7 -$31.16 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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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