Fire Alarm Service Technician

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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
• Adhere to safety regulations put forth by JCI
• 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

• NICET I Certification for Fire Alarm Systems is required
• Three 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
• 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

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • And more!

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HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.67- 25.48 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at