Fire Service Technician V

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
• 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
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we look for

Required

• 5-10 years 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 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 follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• 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.
• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $27.40-$34.61 (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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls
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