Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Installer I to maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV, and related building systems. The position involves field work, customer interaction, system inspections, and installation activities. The installer uses technical test equipment and documentation to diagnose issues, verify system performance, and complete quality work. The role requires working safely in challenging environments and supporting busy project schedules, including overtime or overnight stays when required. The installer works with customers, dispatch, and internal teams to complete assigned work, communicate clearly, document findings, and maintain a professional, organized, customer-ready worksite. Compensation is $18–$24 per hour, with the rate determined by the applicant’s qualifications and other stated factors. The position includes a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.
Electrical installation experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer interaction skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs without direct management support.
Self-starter able to work with minimum supervision.
Pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Ability to obtain and retain licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds and work in ladders, scaffolding, ducts, crawl spaces, and above-ceiling spaces.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in fire alarm or integrated security systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, install, and program conventional and addressable fire alarm, security, nurse call, intercom, CCTV, and related building systems products.
Perform inspections and installation activities on electronic fire systems.
Use test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communication devices.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and systems, programs, schematics, and operation or product manuals.
Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds and work on ladders, scaffolding, ducts, crawl spaces, and above-ceiling spaces.
Support project schedules, including overtime or overnight stays when required.
Work with customers and internal teams to complete assigned service and installation work safely and efficiently.
Diagnose issues, make repairs, and clearly document findings.
Follow installation and service procedures, verify system performance, and confirm quality results.
Keep work organized, clean, and customer-ready.