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Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.
United States, Kentucky, Lexington
1051 Floyd Dr (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
Job Description

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

  • 3+ 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 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 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.

  • Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.

  • Completion of SimplexGrinnell 4007 training within 12 months

Preferred

  • NICET Level II certification strongly preferred

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $23-35 (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. 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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