Johnson Controls

Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls$68K — $93K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in low voltage electrical systems including Fire/Life Safety systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Capable of physical labor including lifting equipment up to 70 lbs.
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record needed.
  • Ability to adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
  • NICET Level II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and diagnose service calls related to equipment/system malfunctions.
  • Contact customers to understand and address equipment issues.
  • Perform repairs on fire alarm systems and similar products at customer sites.
  • Utilize technical resources and manuals for troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and district staff to ensure satisfaction.
  • Complete service documentation and obtain customer approval post-service.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and assist in training service team members.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package and opportunities for ongoing education.
  • Flexible working hours including weekends to meet customer needs.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Provision of all necessary tools and equipment to perform job functions.
Full Job Description

Job Description

  • Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.

  • Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.

  • Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.

  • Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.

  • Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.

  • Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.

  • Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.

  • Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation. Help to train or mentor others on the service team.

  • Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will do it

  • This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.

  • Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.

  • Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.

  • Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.

  • Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.

  • Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.

  • On call and after-hours work required on occasion at customer need.

  • Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

  • Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

  • 4+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.

  • Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.

  • Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.

  • Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

  • Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.

  • Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

  • Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

  • Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

  • Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Preferred

  • NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $33-$45 (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 athttps://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.
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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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