Posted 19 days ago
Fire alarm technician
@ Johnson Controls
Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Alarm Technician in the Labrador City area to perform inspection, testing, service and preventative maintenance on fire alarm and life safety systems. The role is not fly-in/fly-out, with preference for local residents and a northern living allowance for employees living in Labrador City. Pay is $26.00 to $36.00 per hour with paid vacation, holidays, sick time and a benefits package.
Pay:
$26–$36 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections, testing, service and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems
- Complete service acknowledgements and maintain inspection schedule
- Make repairs with minimal supervision
- Provide technical training to inspectors and trainees
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience reading blueprints, diagrams and manuals
- Hand tool and multimeter experience
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding up to 40 feet
- Flexible hours including weekends
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CFAA |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Employee discount, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Johnson Controls
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 123 |
We are looking for a Fire Alarm Technician to join our team in the Labrador City area, supporting Service and Inspection work for our customers. This is not a fly-in/fly-out position.
Preference will be given to candidates who currently reside in Labrador City. Experienced candidates from other locations are also encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, subject to applicable conditions.
Here's what we have to offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Employees residing in Labrador City are eligible for a northern living allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package, pension, 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).
What you will do:
Technicians are responsible for performing routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Fire Alarm and life safety systems.
How you will do it:
- Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
- Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
- Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
- Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via laptop computer.
- Make repairs with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical training to other inspectors and trainees.
- Complete assigned inspections on time.
What we are looking for:
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
- Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
- Capable of performing physical labour to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 40 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position 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.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and any site-required alcohol and drug testing.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
Preferred
- CFAA Certificate
- 2+ years documented experience in Fire and /or Life Safety Systems.
- Proficiency with using PCs including working knowledge of MS Excel / Word as well as iPhone apps.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26.00-$ 36.00(Hourly rate to be determined by the 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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