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Fire Alarm Technician
Jcifederal · Niskayuna, New York, 12309, United States · On Site · Active · $30–$34 / hour · BambooHR
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Jcifederal |
| Title | Fire Alarm Technician |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Field Operations |
| Location | Niskayuna, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $30–$34 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-07 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our Federal Systems team at our Schenectady, NY.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Location: Onsite in Schenectady, NY
Pay Range: $30 -$34 /hour
Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
As a Fire Alarm Technician , you will:
Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems per contract obligations
Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third party fire products, software and systems electrical technology.
Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.
Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs
Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
Maintains appropriate local and National Fire Industry Certifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
Completes paperwork and on site documentation as required.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent education
Two or more years' experience with commercial fire alarm or fire suppression systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Basic computer skills
The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance to support this site required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
Preferred Qualifications
NICET certification
Electronics certification from an accredited technical school or military electronics training preferred.
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List '
Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job: 1559
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| Salary Raw | Pay Range: $30 -$34 /hour Shift: Primary hours are 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday |
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| Source URL | https://jcifederal.bamboohr.com/careers/1559 |
| Apply URL | https://jcifederal.bamboohr.com/careers/1559 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 06:09:22Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:25:33Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:25:33Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 06:09:22Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-05-07 00:00:00Z |
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