Senior Fire Alarm Technician – Federal Systems (Onsite)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits on first day of employment

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join the Federal Systems team at White Sands Missile Range. You will perform programming, commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems under contract obligations, with some travel limited to the site location.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with customers, and maintaining safety and compliance with local and national codes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• 4+ years experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance to support this site required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations.
• Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems.
• Performs annual fire alarm inspection and testing.
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs.
• Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
• Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fire alarm experience

Blueprints reading

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join the Federal Systems team at White Sands Missile Range. You will perform programming, commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems under contract obligations, with some travel limited to the site location.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with customers, and maintaining safety and compliance with local and national codes.