Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety Technician

Johnson Controls; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in New Cumberland, PA seeks a Fire Service Technician to service and repair fire alarm and life-safety systems at customer sites. You will read blueprints, diagnose electronic systems, and deliver high‑quality service while working with a field team.

Responsibilities include responding to service calls, on-call rotations, and documenting work with mobile devices. NICET II preferred; strong physical ability and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of documented experience with low voltage electrical systems including Fire/Life Safety and Access Control.
• NICET II certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Familiarity with test equipment, multimeters, digital analyzers and commissioning devices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receive service calls and diagnose equipment/system issues at customer sites.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and service fire alarm and related building systems (e.g., SimplexGrinnell).
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and specifications; perform panel programming as needed.
• Complete service documentation and obtain customer signatures; participate in on-call rotations.
• Provide customer-friendly service and upsell opportunities while maintaining safety practices.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Fire/Life Safety

Reading blueprints

Test equipment

Multi-meter

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NICET II certification

Tools

Multi-meter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls in New Cumberland, PA seeks a Fire Service Technician to service and repair fire alarm and life-safety systems at customer sites. You will read blueprints, diagnose electronic systems, and deliver high‑quality service while working with a field team.

Responsibilities include responding to service calls, on-call rotations, and documenting work with mobile devices. NICET II preferred; strong physical ability and a valid driver's license required.