Fire Alarm Technician (Job number: 1480)

Johnson Controls Federal Systems•Niskayuna, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team at our Schenectady, NY. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure. Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year As a Fire Alarm Technician, you will: Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third party fire products, software and systems electrical technology. Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation. Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety. Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place. Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
Two or more years' experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Basic computer skills
The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance to support this site required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Nice To Haves

NICET certification
Electronics certification from an accredited technical school or military electronics training preferred.

Responsibilities

completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations
Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems.
Assists in performing required commissioning documentation.
Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required.
Performs other duties as assigned