Lead Fire Alarm Installer & Networked System Programmer

Johnson Controls; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an experienced technician to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm, access control and CCTV systems at customer sites. You will interpret blueprints, manage installation teams, and ensure compliance with contract specs while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires physical capability for lifting, after-hours work, and occasional overnight travel, with focus on networked fire alarm systems and related building technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of documented experience in commercial fire alarm installation.
• FAL license
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operation manuals
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
• Able to lift up to 50-70 lbs and perform physical labor
• Willing to work weekends and overnight travel
• Pass pre-employment background and drug test
• Obtain licenses as required by codes
• Basic understanding of network concepts and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service Fire Alarm, Access Control and CCTV systems at customer sites.
• Organize and utilize technical resources to ensure efficient task execution.
• Program panels for fire alarm, security, and access control networks, with focus on networked systems.
• Respond to service calls promptly and repair as needed.
• Participate in after-hours service and communicate status updates to central dispatch.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and manuals to ensure compliance with specs.
• Supervise installation to meet contract requirements and safety guidelines.
• Complete required certifications and all task-related documentation.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Blueprint interpretation

Lead project experience

Driver's license

Customer service

Foreman experience

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; CS

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Multi-meter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks an experienced technician to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm, access control and CCTV systems at customer sites. You will interpret blueprints, manage installation teams, and ensure compliance with contract specs while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires physical capability for lifting, after-hours work, and occasional overnight travel, with focus on networked fire alarm systems and related building technologies.