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Fire Alarm Technician

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team in Schenectady, NY.

Location: Onsite in Schenectady, NY

Pay Range: $30 - $34 /hour

Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

• Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations.
• Assist 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.
• Assist in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.
• 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.
• Two or more 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.

• NICET certification.
• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school or military electronics training.

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit.