Fire Alarm Technician Job at Johnson Controls, New York, NY

  • Johnson Controls
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.


Location: Onsite in Schenectady, NY
Pay Range: $30 -$34 /hour
Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

As a Fire Alarm Technician, you will:

  • 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. 
  • Assists 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

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications

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


Who We Are
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. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our video.


Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

  • Named to
  • Corporate Knights Global
  • Named to Forbes list
  • CDP 2023 '
  • Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of
  • Forbes 

  • Newsweek 
  • Ethisphere 2024 list for the 17th time
  • Newsweek
  • Named to listing
  • Named to
  • Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

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 


Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job: 1559

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Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Local area, Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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