Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety Technician

Johnson Controls; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Technician in Livermore, CA to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm systems at customer sites. The role emphasizes networked systems, blueprint interpretation, and onsite commissioning, with a strong focus on safety and documentation.

Candidates should have 5+ years in low voltage Fire/Life Safety, NICET I, and California Fire Life Safety Technician certification, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems.
• Possess a current NICET Level I certification.
• Possess a current California Fire Life Safety Technician certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multimeter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commissioning, and service Fire Alarm Systems at customer sites.
• Organize and utilize technical resources to assure efficient task execution.
• Program networked fire alarm systems; focus mostly on networked fire alarm panels.
• Read blueprints, submittals, specifications, and manuals; interpret diagrams.
• Supervise and inspect installation; ensure compliance with specs.
• Complete certification courses and document all activities timely.

Skills

NICET Level I

California Fire Life Safety Tech

Team leadership

Strong customer service

Blueprints interpretation

Read & interpret manuals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics/Network

NICET Level II (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Multimeter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Technician in Livermore, CA to install, program, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm systems at customer sites. The role emphasizes networked systems, blueprint interpretation, and onsite commissioning, with a strong focus on safety and documentation.

Candidates should have 5+ years in low voltage Fire/Life Safety, NICET I, and California Fire Life Safety Technician certification, plus a high school diploma.