Fire Service Technician

Johnson Controls

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North Charleston, South Carolina, us on site Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted October 22, 2025 Last posted October 22, 2025
Job description

🌟 Unleash Your Potential with Johnson Controls!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings 🌍, our mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places, and the planet.

When you join Johnson Controls, you’re not just starting a jobβ€”you’re beginning a career journey filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. πŸš€

We invest in your physical, financial, and emotional well-being, and we value your voice and ideas in building a better future. πŸ’‘

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What You Will Do:

πŸ“ž Receive and manage service calls from the Service Resource Center

πŸ‘· Diagnose, service, and repair electronic fire alarm systems and related building systems at customer sites

πŸ” Troubleshoot using manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical guides

πŸ› οΈ Service and install Fire & Life Safety systems (including SimplexGrinnell)

πŸ“‘ Complete Service Acknowledgements and maintain proper coding via smart devices

✍️ Obtain customer signatures upon completion of work

πŸ“† Participate in an on-call rotation

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Mentor or train junior team members

πŸ’‘ Perform other assigned duties as needed

Required:

πŸ”Œ 5–7 years experience in low-voltage electrical systems (Fire/Life Safety, Access Control, Nurse Call, Paging)

πŸ—‚οΈ Ability to read/interpret blueprints, submittals, and manuals

πŸ”§ Skilled with multi-meters, digital analyzers, commissioning devices

πŸŽ“ High School Diploma (or equivalent)

πŸ’ͺ Physical ability to move equipment/tools (50–70 lbs) & work in challenging spaces (ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, ceilings)

⏰ Flexibility to work varied hours/weekends & travel overnight if needed

🚐 Valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record

πŸ›‘οΈ Ability to pass background check & drug test

πŸ“œ Maintain required licenses (National/State/Local codes)

πŸ’¬ Strong customer service skills, positive attitude & organizational skills

Preferred:

πŸŽ–οΈ NICET Level II Certification

 Here’s What We Offer:

πŸ’΅ Competitive pay

πŸ–οΈ Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

πŸ₯ Comprehensive benefits package (401K, medical, dental, vision) – available Day One!

πŸŽ“ On-the-job & cross-training opportunities with outstanding internal resources

🀝 Encouraging & collaborative team environment

🦺 Zero Harm Safety Policy – dedication to keeping you safe

🚐 Company vehicle, tools, & equipment provided

🎁 JCI Employee discount programs (Perk Spot – "The Loop")

🌟 Career growth and global advancement opportunities

Compensation (from employer):
23 – 30 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Diagnose, service, and repair fire alarm and building systems at customer sites.

Job title

Fire Service Technician

Experience level

5–7 years

Industry

building management

Location requirements

North Charleston, remote work not allowed

Salary

23 – 30 USD (HOURLY)

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

low-voltage electrical systemsblueprint readingmultimetersdigital analyzersblueprints

Preferred skills

NICET Level II

Specializations

fire alarmselectrical systemsbuilding systemslow-voltage
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

North Charleston, SC, USA

On-site City