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About the Role

This skilled position involves troubleshooting and repairing installed electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites. You will diagnose problems, perform service and repairs, and provide customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items.

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, submittits, 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.
Act as a trusted advisor to our customers, providing 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.

Requirements

4+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
Texas 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.
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.
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.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Repairing installed systems
Panel repair/reprogram
Device replacement/repair
Resolving low voltage circuit troubles
System testing
Programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels
CCTV
IT
IP networks
Customer service
Written communication
Verbal communication

Work Type

On call
After hours work required

Experience Level

4+ years documented experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$26-36 per hour

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. 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, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.
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