Experienced Fire Alarm Installer

What you will do
This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control and CCTV Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites including panel repair/reprogramming, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing

Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to ensure the efficient execution of all assigned tasks

The position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels, but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems

How you will do it

Perform installation/programming on integrated security and fire alarm systems

Respond to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoot and repair as needed

Will be required to participate in an after-hours service program

Communicate with central dispatch on current work order status and receive updates on outstanding customer issues

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

Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications

Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used

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

What we look for
Required

• At least 5 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and Security Systems

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals

• Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer, 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 positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

• Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements

• Overnight travel may be required

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service

• Ability to lead & work well with team members

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

• Strong organizational skills, a 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

• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State, and Local codes

• Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures.

Preferred

• Two-year associate degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or a related field

• NICET level II or ability to obtain in the first year

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.