Security & Fire Equipment Service Technician

jci; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Global Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Referral Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking skilled technicians to perform service and new installation commissioning for fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom systems. You will supervise field work, coordinate with teams, program systems, and conduct AHJ testing to ensure compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of relevant installation/service experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or trade school, or two-year technical degree in electronics/computers
• Demonstrated knowledge of electricity/electronics and ability to troubleshoot systems
• Experience with fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to read complex documents and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Perform service and new installation commissioning on fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom systems.
• Supervise installation, field coordination, programming, AHJ testing, and training.
• Diagnose equipment requiring servicing and troubleshoot field wiring problems.
• Provide cost-effective solutions and prioritize field labor efficiency.
• Maintain safety standards and complete reports on daily activities.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Electronics troubleshooting

Customer service

Climbing and lifting (40 lbs)

Windows OS and Office

Education

HS/Trade school or two-year technical degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Battery analyzers

Digital analyzers

Frequency meters

Communication devices

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • And More!

What you will do

Perform service and new installation commissioning activities on fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom systems.

How you will do it

• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer expectations and manufacturer specifications. Field coordination and communication, system programming, commissioning, AHJ testing and training on new system installations
• Evaluate and diagnose equipment that requires servicing as well as troubleshooting potential field wiring problems
• Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost-effective method in restoring a specific system back to normal condition
• Manage assigned Electronic Systems service calls in regard to field labor hours estimated
• Customer satisfaction through coordination, response to customer requests and problems and clear communication skills
• Prepare reports on daily activities
• May be required to work overtime
• Read and understand complicated blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, software/system programs, and operation/product manuals
• Required to lift and or carry equipment and tools, which may be over forty (40) pounds Working environment may involve climbing ladders and scaffoldings with equipment, upwards to forty (40) feet Capable of working in cramped workspaces such as ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Must adhere to all OSHA and JCI safety policies and procedures
• Complete mileage and monthly vehicle reports in a timely manner

What we look for

Required

• 2-5 years’ experience with installation and service of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems
• Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics in addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs
• Security experience with P2000 or C-Cure 9000 required.
• Ability to effectively work independently
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds
• Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or two-year Associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Windows 2000, XP, Windows 7) and Microsoft's suite of Office software
• Working knowledge of IT network systems
• Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
• CCURE 9000, NICET, and DCJS certification required.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.70 - 39.47 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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