Fire Alarm Installer
Johnson Controls
- North Charleston, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
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- This skilled position involves installing, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, and CCTV Systems as well as other related building system products at customer sites including panel repair/reprogramming, 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.
- Position involves installing cabling of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels, but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems.
- Perform installation on integrated security and fire alarm systems.
- Utilizing a digital multi-meter as a tool for troubleshooting ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm systems.
- Respond to customer service calls in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshoot, and repair as needed.
- Complete necessary certification courses on internal and external products used
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and specifications. software/systems, programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- 2+ years’ experience is preferred in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Calls, 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.
- Willing to obtain NICET I certification within the first year and NICET II within two years.
- 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 occasionally.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and 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.