Fire Alarm Technician

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.

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Here's what we have to offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification activities on Fire Alarm related equipment, including connection of devices and circuits.

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.

• Supervise and coordinate work with electricians working on Fire Alarm systems. 

• Complete verification reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ’s and other interested parties. 

• Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of various product lines.

• Identify general deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification.

• Travel throughout the District business area when required.

• Conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision.

• Program small systems (upon training)

• Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.

What we look for

Required

• Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection, Electrical/Electronic, or equivalent experience, or actively pursuing such qualification.

• Completion of a Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

• Demonstrated ability to program basic operations on micro-processor-based systems without supervision.

• Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft excel, word, and Windows operating systems.

• Basic troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of electronic test equipment.

• Ability to express clear technical solutions in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 40lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Strong communication skills and customer service focus.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26 -$37 (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

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.