Fire Detection Systems Technician

Johnson Controls•Miami, FL

2d•$26 - $35

About The Position

This skilled position installs, programs, troubleshoots, configures, commissions, and services fire alarm systems, access control and CCTV systems, and related building system products at customer sites. Work includes panel repair and reprogramming, device replacement and repair, resolving low-voltage circuit troubles, and system testing. The role organizes and uses technical resources, information, materials, and support to execute assigned tasks efficiently. It involves programming fire alarm, security, and access control system panels, with a primary focus on networked fire alarm systems. The technician performs installation and programming on integrated security and fire alarm systems, responds to customer service calls, and troubleshoots and repairs systems. The role requires participation in an after-hours service program, communication with central dispatch, interpreting technical documents, supervising and inspecting equipment installation, completing product certification courses, and submitting required work documentation. Flexible hours, including weekends, and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of documented experience in low-voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational or product manuals.
Experience using hand tools, test equipment, multimeters, digital analyzers, and commissioning devices.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 pounds.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and working in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet customer requirements.
Overnight travel may be required.
Demonstrated high level of customer service.
Ability to lead and work well with team members.
Ability to adhere to, implement, and consistently follow safety guidelines and procedures.
Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company requirements.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Ability to obtain and retain licenses required by National, State, and Local codes.
Basic understanding of network concepts and architectures.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree in electronics, network, computer science, or a related field.
NICET Level I certification or ability to obtain it within the first year.
Fire alarm programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

Install and program integrated security and fire alarm systems.
Troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and related building systems at customer sites.
Repair or reprogram panels, replace or repair devices, resolve low-voltage circuit troubles, and test systems.
Organize and use technical resources, information, materials, and support to execute assigned tasks efficiently.
Respond to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner; troubleshoot and repair systems as needed.
Participate in the after-hours service program.
Communicate with central dispatch about current work order status and outstanding customer issues.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and systems programs, schematics, and operational or product manuals.
Supervise and inspect equipment installation to ensure it meets customer and contract specifications.
Complete required certification courses for internal and external products used.
Complete and submit required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures.