Security systems technician

About Johnson Controls

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.

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Here's what we have to offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

The Security & Fire Systems Technician will perform installation, integrations, commissioning and service activities on access control systems, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom systems.

How you will do it

• Install and inspect equipment to meet customer expectations and manufacturer specifications.
• Field coordination and communication, system programming, integrations, commissioning, AHJ testing and training on new system installations.
• Evaluate and diagnose equipment that requires servicing as well as troubleshooting potential field wiring problems.
• Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost-effective method in restoring a specific system back to normal condition.
• Manage assigned Electronic Systems service calls regarding field labour hours estimated.
• Customer satisfaction through coordination, response to customer requests and problems.
• Prepare reports on daily activities.
• Read and understand complicated blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, software/system programs, and operation/product manuals.
• Must adhere to all JCI safety policies and procedures.
• Complete mileage and monthly vehicle reports in a timely manner.
• Use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required. Move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work may involve climbing ladders and scaffoldings with equipment.
• Performing work at heights while positioned on ladders, Aerial Work Platform, and in cramped workspaces such as ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Trade school graduate or diploma in a technical field (electronics or computers preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience with installation and service of access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom systems. Experience with servers, and different operating systems. Proficiency in personal computers (Windows 10, Server 2016) and MS Office software. Working knowledge of IT network systems.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronics.
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules, and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
• CCURE 9000 or Genetec, certification preferred.
• Available to work overtime or out of town when required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's licence.