Complex Security & Fire Systems Team Leader

Jacksonville-Florida-United States of AmericaFull-time$89.4k–$130kPosted Jul 22, 2026

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What we offer

  • Competitive Pay and incentive plan based on your efforts

  • Extensive Training with Best-in-Industry Resources

  • Career Advancement Opportunities across Business and Geographies

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Flexible Schedules & Work Arrangements such as Hybrid Work

  • Company Vehicle

  • Encouraging, supportive, and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

Under general direction, the Complex Security & Fire Systems Team Leader manages a Market(s) Systems operation team consisting of Systems Technicians and Systems Designers.  Assigns projects to Lead Systems Specialists and allocates appropriate resources (i.e. Systems Technicians and System Designers) to those projects.  Provides site coordination support (job chargeable) on projects with high contract complexity to the Lead Systems Specialist as needed. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.  Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

How you will do it:

  • Hires, retains, performance manages, and plans for career development of direct reports. Prepares and delivers clear performance expectations, performance reviews and development plans for direct reports.

  • Trains and mentors System Technicians and System Designers.  Acts as a facilitator for Strategic Operations Technical Training (SO TechT) or other branch operations training initiatives. 

  • Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.

  • Adheres to safety standards.  High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

  • Coordinates and allocates resources between the assigned Lead Systems Specialists to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of projects.

  • Recruits Systems Designers and Systems Technicians with appropriate skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Branch.

  • Reviews and interprets contract terms and conditions and assists Lead Systems Specialists with site coordination tasks with projects of higher complexity including such tasks as representing Johnson Controls at site coordination meetings, coordinating subcontractors, project administration and conflict resolution (i.e. job chargeable activities). Assists the LSS in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes.

  • Assists the Systems Operations Team in identifying opportunities and actively pursuing additional work through change orders.

  • Assists the Lead Systems Specialist in developing Schedule of Values on projects of higher complexity that requires detailed billing.

  • Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors in the community.

What we look for

Preferred

  • Three or more years of supervisory experience in a similar service environment. Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of highly productive field operations personnel.

  • Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting requirements

  • Strong ability to prioritize work activities for the team, scheduling, and lead a diverse team.

  • Basic financial accounting knowledge.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,400 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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