Fire Alarm Technician

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Employment Type: Full time
Location: Lexington, KY US
Job Category: Field Operations
Job Number: WD30177720

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What you will do

This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites. Including panel programming, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing. Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks. Position involves the programming of fire alarm but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems.

How you will do it

Perform installation/programming on fire alarm systems.

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 specification.

Completes 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.

Required

  • 5+ years documented experience in Fire Alarm Systems.

  • 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.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • 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.

  • Overnight travel may be required.

  • Demonstrates a prominent 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, 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.

  • Must always comply with safety guidelines.

  • Working knowledge of electronic and digital test equipment.

  • Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures for large fire alarm systems

  • Extended knowledge of DOS and Windows.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a short period of time.

Preferred

  • Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or related field.

  • Fire Alarm installation experience

  • NICET level II or ability to obtain in 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.

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