Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls • Rancho Cordova, CA

1d • $34 - $46

About The Position

Fire Service Technician V Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! How you will do it This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing. Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks. Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills. Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels. Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus. Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner. On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Requirements

• 6+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
• Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.
• Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
• Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
• Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
• Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.
• Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.
• Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.
• Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation.
• Help to train or mentor others on the service team.
• Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items.
• As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle (as applicable), Tools, and Equipment to complete all jobs
• Providing Scheduling and management support
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED