Johnson Controls

Fire Service Technician (union)

Johnson Controls • $82K — $82K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and operational manuals
  • Knowledge of test equipment and commissioning devices
  • Ability to perform physical labor, lifting up to 70 lbs
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background and drug test

Responsibilities

  • Receive service calls and diagnose equipment/system problems
  • Perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems
  • Follow troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Complete Service Acknowledgements using communication devices
  • Participate in scheduled On-call rotation
  • Train or mentor other service team members
  • Provide recommendations and upselling opportunities to customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits provided through a local labor union
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Participation in a scheduled On-call rotation
  • Potential for overnight travel
  • Supportive team environment with mentoring opportunities
Full Job Description

 

What you will do

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

 

How you will do it

 

  • 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 recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities
    Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

What we look for

Required

  • 2+ 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 analyser, and commissioning devices
  • 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 position 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
  • Overnight travel may be required
  • 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
  • Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements
  • Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
  • Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes

 

Preferred

  • NICET Level II certification

Pay Range: $39.45 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided

through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. 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.

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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