Fire Alarm Installer

Company: Johnson Controls
Location: Asheville
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

What you will do This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites, including panel programming, resolving low voltage circuit troubles, and system testing. Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to ensure efficient execution of all assigned tasks. The position involves the programming of fire alarm but will primarily focus on networked fire alarm systems. How you will do it Perform installation on fire alarm systems. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational/product manuals. Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer and contract specifications. Completes necessary certification courses on internal and external products used. Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner. Required Five plus years’ documented experience in Fire Alarm Systems. Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 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 positions 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. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Demonstrates a prominent level of customer service. Ability to lead & work well with team members. Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures. 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. Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State, and Local codes. Must always comply with safety guidelines. Working knowledge of electronic and digital test equipment. Basic understanding of Network concepts and architectures for large fire alarm systems. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a short period of time. Preferred Two-year Associates Degree in Electronics; Network; Computer Science or a related field. Fire Alarm installation and programming experience. NICET level II or the ability to obtain it in the first year.

Keywords: Johnson Controls, Gastonia , Fire Alarm Installer, Engineering , Asheville, North Carolina