Fire Service Technician
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Salary$26 – $36/hr
LocationHouston-Texas-United States of America
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live4d ago
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4+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
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
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
Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities
Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions
Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus
NICET Level II certification strongly preferred
Skills
Fire/Life Safety systems
Access Control
Nurse Call
Paging systems
CCTV
IT
IP networks
low voltage electrical systems
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About us
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.
What you will do
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Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
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Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
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Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
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Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.
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Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.
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Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
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Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.
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Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.
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Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation. Help to train or mentor others on the service team.
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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
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Perform other duties as assigned.
How you will do it
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This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
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Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
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Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
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Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
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Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
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Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
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On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need.
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Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
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Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
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4+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
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Fire Alarm License
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Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
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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
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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.
•
Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
•
Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
Preferred
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NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26-36 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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