Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls•High Point, NC

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Installer V to support installation, start-up, and final testing of fire alarm and related electronic systems under the direction of the responsible installer. This hands-on field role combines technical installation work, blueprint reading, customer communication, and daily documentation in a safety-focused team environment. The role includes work on fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and other low-voltage electronic systems. The posted hourly hiring range is $29.61–$42.07; the rate depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The position includes a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls may use technology-assisted tools, including AI, to help identify and evaluate candidates, but hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Construction experience.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and read and understand complex construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 lbs.
Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, and similar spaces.
Strong customer service skills and a professional, positive attitude.
Strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
Willingness to work alternate shifts or weekends when needed to meet customer installation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an electrical trade.
Low-voltage experience.
Experience with fire alarm, access control, CCTV, or integrated building systems.
Experience completing product certification courses.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and other low-voltage electronic systems from start-up through final testing.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and product manuals to support installation activities.
Help with mounting, wiring, terminations, device placement, and basic troubleshooting as directed by the responsible person.
Support system checkouts, testing activities, and other project tasks required to complete installations accurately.
Keep the work area clean and organized and dispose of jobsite debris properly.
Complete daily paperwork and required documentation accurately and on time.
Communicate progress and work status as needed.
Support alternate shifts or weekend work when customer schedules require it.
Follow safety practices, raise issues early, and keep tools, materials, and documentation organized.
Work closely with installers, project leads, dispatch, and customers, maintaining open communication and following through on assigned tasks.