Location: This position will cover the tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
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Here's what we have to offer
- Competitive pay
- A sign-on bonus may be offered to qualified candidates, subject to conditions.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
- Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
What you will do
The main duties of a Johnson Controls Fire Alarm Installation Technician are to read and interpret engineered drawings and specifications, program, install, troubleshoot and verify Simplex Fire Alarm Systems with a strong focus on safety throughout all aspects of their role.
How you will do it
- Reporting to the Construction Manager, technicians will work closely with the Project Managers to obtain project information required to perform their duties.
- The Technician will then provide feedback to Project Managers regarding project scheduling and status.
- Technicians will assist Electrical Contractors during the installation, troubleshooting and verification process of Fire Alarm Installations ensuring that industry best practices are met throughout all phases of the installation process.
- Technicians will also be required to install and configure electronic components and terminate low voltage field wiring neatly and efficiently.
- Fire Alarm Install Technicians will collaborate with other Installation team members and may also be required to assist Project Managers with Fire Alarm system design concepts including the production of detailed input-output Matrices.
What we look for
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Fire Alarm Technician or Security Technician
- Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection or Electrical/Electronic
- Working knowledge of Local building codes.
- Proficient in the use of computers.
- Experience computer programming an asset
- Strong troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
- Proficient with the use of hand tools and small power tools
- Ability to manage multiple large projects accurately and efficiently and adapt to changing customer needs.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams pertaining for Fire Alarm Systems and Ancillary Control Circuits
- Ability to express clear technical solutions in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 40lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Strong communication skills and customer service focus
- Strong focus on safety
- Willing to obtain NICET certification
