Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls•Des Moines, IA

5d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. This skilled position involves troubleshooting and repairing installed systems, including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles, and system testing. The role requires organizing and effectively utilizing technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks. The candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills. The position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels. Experience with CCTV and IT and IP networks is a plus. Completing and submitting all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner is essential. On-call and after-hours work is required on occasion based on customer need. Providing recommendations and solutions to ensure facilities are running efficiently, including upselling opportunities and providing quotes to support these recommendations and solutions, is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

3 plus years’ experience with fire alarm, access control, security intrusion, sound and communications systems
Must be able to interpret blueprints, diagrams and specifications.
A good working knowledge of computers is necessary.
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 position 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 follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
Technical training preferred.
NICET II preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
Contact 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, submittets, 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.
Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.