Fire Alarm Installer

About the role

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Alarm Installer who performs assisted installation, commissioning and verification of fire alarm equipment. The role involves reading blueprints, completing verification reports and acceptance tests, and travelling throughout the district business area, primarily within British Columbia and the Yukon.

Key responsibilities

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning and verification of fire alarm equipment, including connecting devices and circuits
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals and specifications
• Complete verification reports for customer submittal and run system acceptance tests with AHJs and other interested parties
• Complete As-Built drawings after job completion and maintain up-to-date knowledge of product lines
• Identify deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification
• Travel throughout the district when required, and conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision
• Program small systems after training
• Follow OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies and procedures

Required profile

• Diploma in Fire Protection, Electrical/Electronics Technician program, Electrical Apprenticeship, a related field, or equivalent work experience; candidates still pursuing these qualifications are encouraged to apply
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals and operational/product manuals
• Ability to perform physical labour, including carrying equipment up to 50-70 lbs and working on ladders, scaffolding and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, in crawl spaces and above ceilings
• Flexible hours including weekends, and a willingness to travel for out-of-town projects
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driving record, and ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Preferred: CFAA or ASTTBC certification

Required skills

• Hand tools, test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
• Blueprint reading and report/document writing
• Customer service, teamwork, safety compliance, organization and quick learning

What we offer

• Pay of $28.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on education, experience and skills
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Benefits including pension, medical, dental and vision care from day one
• Product and cross-training opportunities, and a company vehicle, tools and equipment