Security Systems Installer Team Lead (Union)

Johnson Controls•Chantilly, VA

1d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Johnson Controls' field teams deliver security and life safety solutions that help protect people, property, and operations. The Security Systems Installer Team Lead oversees day-to-day installation activity at customer sites and helps ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification. The role works with integrated security systems, including Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, and CCTV, while coaching installers and supporting a professional customer experience. The Team Lead installs, programs, troubleshoots, configures, commissions, and services systems; leads installation teams on larger projects; and supervises and inspects work for compliance with customer and contract requirements. The role also coordinates with dispatch, customers, and, when required, police or fire departments; documents work and job status; and supports permits or code-related requirements when needed. Work requires the safe use of tools and test equipment and may involve flexible hours, weekends, overnight travel, heights, crawl spaces, areas above ceilings, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50–70 lbs. The position pays $35–$45 per hour, with the rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience as a commercial installer or technician in low-voltage electrical systems.
Hands-on experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, CCTV, and related security systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, submittals, specifications, and manuals.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, a multimeter, and commissioning devices.
Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly with customers, team members, and dispatch.
Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring other installers on active projects.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel overnight when needed.
Ability to work at heights, in crawl spaces, above ceilings, and in other physically demanding conditions.
Ability to lift and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 lbs.
Commitment to safety and ability to follow site procedures and code requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in some of the following systems: DMP, Honeywell, Ezacq, Kantech, Lenel, and Ccure.
Basic understanding of network concepts and architectures.
Experience with code compliance, certification courses, or product-specific training for internal and external systems.
Previous experience coordinating permits or working with public safety stakeholders on installation projects.

Responsibilities

Install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, and CCTV Systems at customer sites.
Lead installation teams on larger projects and support on-site execution of work.
Coach and mentor less experienced installers and help improve team performance on active jobs.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and manuals.
Supervise and inspect installation work to help ensure customer and contract requirements are met.
Coordinate with dispatch and customers, and when required, police or fire departments, to support project completion.
Repair and reprogram panels, replace devices, and address low-voltage circuit issues as needed.
Accurately document completed work, activity, productivity, and job status.
Safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and commissioning devices.
Support permits or code-related requirements when needed.
Plan work from drawings and submittals, verify materials and equipment, and keep the job organized in the field.
Communicate with dispatch and project partners to ensure handoffs, updates, and next steps are understood.