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Fire Service Technician

at Johnson Controls inc. in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Unleash your potential 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 our winning team and pave the way for a bright future.With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. 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.

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Here's what we have to offer
Competitive pay.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
Scheduling and management support.
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).

What you will do

Receive service calls from the Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Responsible for contacting customer representatives and ascertaining equipment/systems problems. Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.

How you will do it

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 smartphones and laptop computers
Obtain customer signature upon completing service call assignment
Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation
Help to train or mentor others on the service team
Perform other duties as assigned

What we look for
Required

3+ years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems
Valid Fire Alarm License
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
Overnight travel may be required
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
Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly
Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements
Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
Retain any licenses that are required by National, State, and Local codes
Completion of SimplexGrinnell 4120 Network training within 12 months

Preferred
NICET Level II certification

JCI employees are valued members of the Johnson Controls family. They are dedicated, skilled, and passionate individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our company. We prioritize creating... For full info follow application link.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

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Job Posting: 11906853

Posted On: May 16, 2024

Updated On: May 22, 2024

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