Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform upgrades and additions to security/life safety related systems in order to increase functionality
• Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot and perform repairs as necessary
• Install, maintain, or repair security/life safety related systems, devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
• Maintain accurate project information with in RFI shared files and system
• Able to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without supervision
• Able to organize workload for effective implementation
• Knowledgeable of current industry standards and emerging technologies
• Able to plan and carryout efficient installation, programming, testing procedures
• Able to perform system upgrades and system cut overs on large-scale systems (enterprise systems)
• Able to assist Sales and Engineering in making sound decisions with project design and implementation necessary for accurate proposal bids
• Able to train others on troubleshooting methods
• Able to lead a crew and organize workload to see projects to completion on time and within budget
• Maintain professional licensing and certifications as required by manufacturers, State and Local jurisdictions
• Other duties deemed necessary

Customer Service & Communications Skills

• Work with personnel on system startup to ensure complete system compliance
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in providing customers and Project Managers with detailed progress updates, delays/ impacts, safety concerns, and any other information that will aid in achieving a successful project outcome
• Work proactively and in a positive manner with all co-workers
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to resolve RFI, Client, or other inquiries and/or requests
• Maintain communications with customers and sales executives to resolve customer issues

Safety & Accountability

• Adhere to all RFI Safety Policies
• Work at required heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other
• Consistently keeps work area clean and free of potential hazards
• Works with Project Manager to oversee the installation of multiple crews to ensure jobs are on track and within the project estimate and scope
• Able to complete work and solve problems in a timely manner
• Works with Project Manager to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client and service department
• Works with Project Manager to ensure all jobs are maintaining budgets and timelines throughout all phases of project
• Provide reports to management
• Adequate knowledge of current industry standards and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• High school education, or equivalent, or 2-year associate degree in electronics required
• 5 years minimum experience with security/life safety related system installations
• Nevada requires construction workers to be OSHA certified in the 10 hour or 30 hour training courses.
• Strong computer skills
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in the low voltage construction industry, understanding of computers and various security electronics is preferred
• Manufacture training certifications within the security industry are a plus
• Military training / experience a plus
• Available for on call and after hours’ service response
• Occasional travel and overtime
• Have acquired multiple certifications for one or more of the following fields - Access Control, CCTV, Alarm, Fire, and Networking or Intrusion systems

Compensation

Compensation varies based on experience and ranges from $25-$30/hr