Fire Alarm Technician

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Employment Type: Full time
Location: Louisville, KY US
Job Category: Field Operations
Job Number: WD30202901

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 

What we offer 

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 10 days of vacation first year! 
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care Available day one! 
  • Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities With 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. 
  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) 
  • Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future 

What you will do 

  • Install, program, configure, commission and service Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems including but not limited to; Simplex, Fike, Kidde, Inergen, Sapphire, FM-200, and CO2 as well as other related building system products at customer sites.    

How you will do it 

  • Execute projects on time and within allocated installation hours. 
  • Work with the project manager to resolve all discrepancies, and coordination problems that impair installation activities. 
  • Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.  
  • Read and interpret complicated blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.  Coordinate the installation activities with all trades to optimize installation time. Attend all required site meetings.  
  • Instruct and train customers on functional operation of the equipment/system.  Conduct simulations and answer questions. 
  • Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction. 
  • Complete project documentation in a timely manner.  
  • Adhere to all OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies and procedures. Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation.   
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

What we look for 

 Required 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 
  • Three (3) years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems, Intrusion & CCTV . 
  • 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. 
  • Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and local codes 
  • 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. 
  • Ability to lead & work well with team members. 
  • Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times. 
  • Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and 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.  
  • NICET Level II certification required within first two years of employment .  
  • Local State licenses. 
  • Knowledge of local Fire Codes 

    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.

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