What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Service Technician position at STR Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP?
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What we offer
Competitive pay
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 10 days of vacation first year!
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care Available day one!
Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities With outstanding internal resources!
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
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What you will do:
Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
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
2-5 years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, 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.
On Call Rotation
Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and 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.
Preferred
NICET Level II certification
Simplex System Experience
Electronic experience
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