Fire Service Technician IV

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We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people – you bring your talent, and we’ll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed . We are committed to make a difference.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay

• Paid Training

• Global Advancement Opportunities

• Company Vehicle (as applicable)

• Referral Bonuses

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HS A )

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) savings plan with company match

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• And More !

What you will do

• Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.

• Responsible for contacting 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• 5+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.

• Valid Fire Alarm License

• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• 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 .

• 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 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.

• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

• Completion of SimplexGrinnell 4120 Network training within 12 months  

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification strongly preferred

HIRING HOURLY RANGE : $23.61 – $35.43 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, 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

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