CFAA Fire Alarm Technician (Programming)
About The Position
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. What you will do: Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification activities on Fire Alarm related equipment, including connection of devices and circuits. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications. Supervise and coordinate work with electricians working on Fire Alarm systems. Complete verification reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ’s and other interested parties. Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job. Maintain up to date knowledge of various product lines. Identify general deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification. Travel throughout the District business area when required. Conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision. Program small systems (upon training). Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.
Requirements
- Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection, Electrical/Electronic, or equivalent experience, or actively pursuing such qualification.
- Completion of a Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification.
- Demonstrated ability to program basic operations on micro-processor-based systems without supervision.
- Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft excel, word, and Windows operating systems.
- Basic troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
- 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 Full G driver’s license.
- Strong communication skills and customer service focus.
Responsibilities
- Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification activities on Fire Alarm related equipment, including connection of devices and circuits.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
- Supervise and coordinate work with electricians working on Fire Alarm systems.
- Complete verification reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ’s and other interested parties.
- Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of various product lines.
- Identify general deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification.
- Travel throughout the District business area when required.
- Conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision.
- Program small systems (upon training).
- Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.
Benefits
- Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
