Security & Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Alloy Enterprises; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 3,470,000 - 5,206,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Security & Fire Alarm Electrical Installer to install, program, configure, commission, and service security and fire alarm building systems at customer sites. You will work on technical field projects requiring strong troubleshooting and a commitment to safe, high-quality execution.

This role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with other trades, documenting progress, and training customers on system operation while delivering professional service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
• Experience installing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and servicing fire alarm or related low-voltage systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, test equipment, multimeters, digital analyzers, and commissioning devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, configure, commission, and service Security & Fire Alarm Systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
• Support integrated low-voltage systems work, including Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call, and Paging systems where applicable.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and reprogram panels, devices, and related system components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Coordinate installation activities with other trades to optimize schedule and site productivity.
• Work with the project manager to resolve discrepancies and coordination issues that affect installation progress.
• Complete project documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Train customers on functional system operation, conduct simulations, and answer questions.
• Provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with district staff, project teams, and site contacts.
• Follow all OSHA and Johnson Controls safety policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Fire/Life Safety

Access Control

Nurse Call

Paging systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Multimeters

Digital analyzers

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a hands-on Security & Fire Alarm Electrical Installer to install, program, configure, commission, and service security and fire alarm building systems at customer sites. You will work on technical field projects requiring strong troubleshooting and a commitment to safe, high-quality execution.

This role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with other trades, documenting progress, and training customers on system operation while delivering professional service.