Johnson Controls

Field Support Technician

Johnson Controls$74K — $104K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience with Simplex Fire Alarm systems
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers
  • NICET Level III certification preferred
  • Strong ability to interpret NFPA standards
  • Experience in reading and analyzing construction documents

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site technical assistance and customer support
  • Coordinate travel to assist local offices with customer challenges
  • Gather necessary files from local offices for programming
  • Collaborate with the design team for system programming
  • Interpret construction documents and NFPA standards for fire alarm systems
  • Engage with contracting teams to understand customer contracts and project scheduling
  • Utilize Microsoft Teams for remote teamwork and weekly meetings
  • Upload completed projects to SharePoint and assist with programming issues during uploads
  • Foster relationships with local offices and promote team integration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential for remote work
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Possible travel opportunities up to 50%
Full Job Description

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What you will do :

Field Support Technician Employees engage in On Site Technical Assistance, Customer Support and the Remote Programming of Fire Alarm Systems.

How you will do it: 

  • Coordination and Travel to Local Offices to assist with Customer Sites experiencing difficulties
  • Remote Support Teams Channel Q & A                                  
  • Contacting to Local Offices to get the files needed to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
  • Work with the Design Team to get the .csv files and the latest submitted and approved drawings to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.
  • Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to build a complete Fire Alarm System Program system based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.
  • Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the program process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew.
  • Work with the Remote Programming Team in a Microsoft Teams Virtual Environment to share standard processes.
  • Attend weekly Microsoft Teams meetings to discuss backlog and urgent projects.
  • Upload completed projects to SharePoint and send those links to Local Offices to be downloaded to the Fire Alarm Panel.
  • Be available when the program will be uploaded to help the Local Technician with any programming related issues.
  • Promote the Team and develop working relationships with the Local Offices

What we look for:

  • An Experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer.
  • Motivated, self-starter who has the ability to work from home.
  • Potential travel 50% of the time.

Required

  • Minimum Experience: 10+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers.
  • NICET Level III certification is preferred.
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards, and in reading and interpreting construction documents.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36-50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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