Commercial Fire Alarm Technician - White Sands Missile Range

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team supporting the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) site. At WSMR we support the base by inspecting, testing, and servicing life safety system to include: fire alarm, sprinkler, mass notification, special hazards suppression, and fire pump systems.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks total)

Travel:
Limited; all work is based at this location

Company vehicle:
Yes

• Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations
• Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third party fire products, software and systems electrical technology.
• Performs annual fire alarm inspection and testing.
• Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
• Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
• Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 4+ years experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance to support this site required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school or military electronics training preferred.
• New Mexico ES-3J
• NICET II level certification

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed.

We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

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