Security Systems Installer

Johnson Controls; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Commercial Installer to work onsite with commercial customers in Birmingham, AL. You will set up, program, and test integrated security systems, ensuring safe operation and compliance with codes.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with authorities, prepare estimates, and mentor junior installers on larger projects while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical/electronic equipment experience with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and manuals.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to obtain required licenses per codes (local/state).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure security devices per customer requirements.
• Dismantle and reconstruct equipment when needed.
• Coordinate installations with police/fire departments and notify authorities as required.
• Prepare estimates and follow schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Test system operation and verify proper service delivery.
• Read building, electrical, and sprinkler blueprints as required.
• Mentor and lead installation teams on larger projects.
• Maintain safe work practices and clean up after installation.

Skills

Electrical experience

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Tools operation

Team mentorship

Education

Technical school training

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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.

What you will do

As a critical part of the team, the Commercial Installer works onsite with our commercial customers to set up and program their Integrated Security fire and security systems. The Commercial Installer also dismantles and reconstructs equipment when necessary.

How you will do it

• Installs appropriate devices; dismantles and reconstructs equipment as required by customer or Tyco Integrated Security.
• Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
• Contacts customers prior to the date of scheduled installation to verify schedule.
• Prepares estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or directions of supervisor.
• Follow proper schematic wiring diagrams and hook-up procedures.
• Tests operation of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
• Reads building, electrical and sprinkler blueprints as required.
• Coordinates installations with police/fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
• May manage installation teams on larger projects.
• Coach and mentor less experienced installers.

What we look for

Required

• Able to obtain and obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• Some technical school training is a plus.
• 3-5 years of electrical and electronic equipment experience with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate fleet vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21-$30 (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. 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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