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Fire Service Technician V
Topeka and surrounding area
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Company vehicle (as applicable), Tools, and Equipment to complete all jobs
- Providing Scheduling and management support
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you will do
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
- Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
- Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.
- Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.
- Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.
- Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation. Help to train or mentor others on the service team.
- Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How you will do it
- This skilled position involves troubleshooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
- Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
- Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
- Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
- Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- 6+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
- 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.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
- NICET I certification
Preferred
- NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.
- Simplex System Experience
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $29-35.00 (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.

Fire Service Technician V
Topeka and surrounding area
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Company vehicle (as applicable), Tools, and Equipment to complete all jobs
- Providing Scheduling and management support
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you will do
- Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions.
- Responsible for contacting customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems.
- Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites.
- Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment.
- Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers’ Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices, such as smart phones and laptop computers.
- Obtain customer signature upon completed service call assignment.
- Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation. Help to train or mentor others on the service team.
- Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How you will do it
- This skilled position involves troubleshooting and repairing installed systems. Including panel repair/reprogram, device replacement/repair, resolving low voltage circuit troubles and system testing.
- Organize and effectively utilize technical resources, information, material, and support to assure efficient execution of all assigned tasks.
- Candidate must possess excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
- Position involves the programming of fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
- Experience CCTV and IT and IP networks a plus.
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- On call and after hours work required on occasion at customer need.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- 6+ years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
- 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.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
- Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
- NICET I certification
Preferred
- NICET Level II certification strongly preferred.
- Simplex System Experience
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $29-35.00 (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.
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Get your technical certifications documentation ready
Johnson Controls hiring managers for Service Technician roles look for verifiable credentials like EPA 608 and NATE certifications. Have your original certificates, transcripts, and any foreign credential evaluations prepared before you apply, not after you receive an offer.
Target branch locations in high-demand markets
Johnson Controls operates service branches across major metro and industrial corridors. Roles in areas with heavy commercial construction or data center growth tend to move faster through the hiring pipeline, which directly affects how quickly a sponsorship conversation can begin.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
Service Technician roles can support H-1B, TN, or F-1 OPT depending on your background and nationality. Confirm which category applies to your situation before the offer letter is drafted so Johnson Controls HR can align the filing type with the correct USCIS or DOL process.
Understand how TN classification applies here
Canadian and Mexican nationals in engineering technologist roles may qualify for TN status for a Service Technician position if the job duties align with the DOL's defined TN occupation categories. Verify the role description maps to a qualifying occupation before assuming H-1B is the only path.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Service Technician roles
Filtering by sponsorship history saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying. Search Service Technician openings at Johnson Controls on Migrate Mate to surface roles where the company has an active sponsorship track record for this specific function.
Anticipate the PERM timeline for Green Card filing
If you're targeting long-term status through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM labor certification through the DOL can take a year or more before a petition is even filed. Raise permanent residency goals during offer negotiation so both parties can plan the multi-year timeline realistically.
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Find Service Technician at Johnson Controls JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Service Technicians?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Service Technician roles. The position typically needs to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning the role must require a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific technical field. Roles involving building automation, controls engineering, or HVAC systems design are more likely to meet that threshold than general maintenance positions.
How do I apply for Service Technician jobs at Johnson Controls?
Applications go through the Johnson Controls careers portal. To improve your chances, tailor your resume to reflect hands-on experience with systems the company services, including HVAC, fire suppression, or building automation controls. If you need visa sponsorship, flag that early in the process. You can find open Service Technician roles at Johnson Controls by browsing Migrate Mate, which filters listings by sponsorship track record.
Which visa types does Johnson Controls commonly use for Service Technician roles?
Johnson Controls has used H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for technical roles. For Service Technicians, TN is often the fastest route for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the job duties map to a qualifying DOL occupation. F-1 OPT and CPT are common for recent graduates working in field-based technical functions.
What qualifications does Johnson Controls expect for sponsored Service Technician roles?
Most sponsored Service Technician positions require hands-on experience with HVAC, fire and life safety, or building management systems. A technical degree or associate's degree in a relevant field strengthens your application, as does holding certifications like EPA 608 or NATE. For H-1B eligibility specifically, the role needs to justify a degree requirement in a specialized field, so roles with a controls or systems engineering component are better fits.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Service Technician role at Johnson Controls?
For H-1B, standard USCIS processing takes three to five months after the April lottery selection, with premium processing available to reduce that to about 15 business days. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the port of entry the same day. F-1 OPT is employer-authorized within your existing status. Green Card timelines through PERM and EB-3 typically span two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth.
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