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Fire Alarm System Programmer (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience
  • Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards
  • NICET Level II or III certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Engage in Remote Programming of Fire Alarm Systems
  • Contact Local Offices to get necessary files for programming
  • Interpret construction documents including drawings and specifications
  • Work with Remote Programming Team in a Microsoft Teams Virtual Environment

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Johnson Controls

Smart Buildings & Smart Cities

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustrySmart Buildings & Smart Cities
Company size10001

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Job description

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.

What you will do

Fire Alarm System Programming Employees engage in the Remote Programming of Fire Alarm Systems.

How you will do it

Contacting to Local Offices to get the files needed to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.

Work with the Design Team to get the .csv files and the latest submitted and approved drawings to build a complete Simplex Fire Alarm System Program.

Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.

Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to build a complete Fire Alarm System Program system based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.

Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the program process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew.

Work with the Remote Programming Team in a Microsoft Teams Virtual Environment to share standard processes.

Attend weekly Microsoft Teams meetings to discuss backlog and urgent projects. 

Upload completed projects to SharePoint and send those links to Local Offices to be downloaded to the Fire Alarm Panel.

Be available when the program will be uploaded to help the Local Technician with any programming related issues.

Promote the Team and develop working relationships with the Local Offices

What we look for

An Experienced Simplex Fire Alarm System Technician/Programmer.

Required

This is a Remote role.

10+ years Simplex Fire Alarm Technician/Programming Experience.

Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Simplex programmers.

Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards, and in reading and interpreting construction documents.

Preferred

NICET Level II or III certification

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $38.75- 53.13 (Hourly rate to be determined by the location, 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

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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