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Johnson Controls, Inc.

Fire Alarm Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc., West Islip, New York, United States

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What you will do: Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Responsible to 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. 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.

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 smart phones and laptop computers

Adhere to safety regulations put forth by JCI

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 recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities

Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Perform other duties as assigned

What we look for: Required

NICET I Certification for Fire Alarm Systems is required

Three 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

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

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, 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

Preferred

NICET Level II certification

What we offer:

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Tuition reimbursement

Global Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle (as applicable)

Referral Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

And more!

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.67- 25.48 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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