Sprinkler Service Technician
Johnson Controls
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive pay.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time -10 days of vacation for the first year (plus sick time).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, 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.
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
- Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
- Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
- Perform service and repairs on sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
- These include but are not limited to wet (steel, copper and CPVC), dry, pre-action, deluge, and fire pumps.
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc., to diagnose and repair equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Exhibit effective customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
- Electronically complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding and obtain customer’s signature.
- Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 5 years of documented experience in Fire Sprinkler/Suppression industry
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be willing to travel.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions 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.
- Able to participate in an on-call rotation schedule. Overnight travel will be required.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.
- Ability to adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Must possess and retain current (F Card) State Fire Protection License or Journeyman License valid.
- NICET Certification - ability to acquire within the 1st year.