Fire Installation Technician

Johnson Controls•Aurora, CO

12d•$29 - $40

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Installation Technician to install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service fire alarm systems, access control and CCTV systems, and other 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 involves programming fire alarm, security, and access control panels, with a primary focus on networked fire alarm systems. The technician organizes and uses technical resources, information, materials, and support to execute assigned tasks efficiently. The position includes customer service calls, participation in an after-hours service program, and communication with central dispatch about work-order status and outstanding customer issues. The technician also supervises and inspects equipment installation to ensure it meets customer and contract specifications, completes required product certification courses, and submits task-related and productivity documentation. The role requires physical work in challenging positions and locations, including ladders, scaffolding, high-lift equipment, ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings. Flexible hours, weekend work, and overnight travel may be required. The listed hourly hiring range is $29.30–$40.38, with the rate determined by qualifications and other stated factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of documented experience in low-voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and Security Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational or product manuals.
Experience using hand tools, test equipment, a multimeter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
Ability to perform physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 lbs.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions and locations, 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 that meets 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 II certification or ability to obtain it within the first year.

Responsibilities

Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service fire alarm, access control, CCTV, security, and related building systems at customer sites.
Repair or reprogram panels, replace or repair devices, resolve low-voltage circuit troubles, and test systems.
Program fire alarm, security, and access control panels, primarily focusing on networked fire alarm systems.
Organize and effectively use technical resources, information, materials, and support to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Perform installation and programming of integrated security and fire alarm systems.
Respond to customer service calls promptly, troubleshoot issues, and make repairs as needed.
Participate in the after-hours service program.
Communicate with central dispatch about current work-order status and updates on 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 compliance with customer and contract specifications.
Complete required certification courses for internal and external products used.
Complete and submit task-related, activity, productivity, and other required documentation on time.