Fire Alarm Technician

Rex Moore; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 81,120 - 134,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Training opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Apprenticeship Program

Job summary

Rex Moore in Reno, NV is seeking a Systems Technician to install and repair electrical systems while ensuring compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes. The role focuses on low voltage systems such as fire alarms, security, access control and surveillance.

You will supervise teams, coordinate inspections, and troubleshoot issues, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Holds current Fire Life Safety card.
• Holds current ACE card.
• Demonstrates proficiency in fire alarm, security, access control and surveillance products/services.
• Effective communication with managers, foremen, general contractors and customers.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, commission and start-up of low voltage systems including fire alarm, security, access control and surveillance.
• Installation and testing of low voltage devices, wiring and rough-in.
• Supervises, directs, trains and works alongside helpers, installers, telecom techs or electricians.
• Instructs employees assisting them in tool operation and safety principles.
• Completes assignment paperwork accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with Fire Marshal on project inspections.
• Troubleshoots installation and programming issues.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Initiative

Education

Holds current Fire Life Safety card

Holds current ACE card

NICET Certification Preferred

EST Certification Preferred

Tools

Fire Alarm Systems

Security Systems

Access Control

Surveillance Systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rex Moore - Sierra Nevada - Reno, NV 89502
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $39.00 - $64.89 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day

About Us

Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees just like you for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts spreading to National territories create innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure.

Job Overview

The Systems Technician installs new electrical systems and repairs existing electrical systems while maintaining compliance with national, state and local electrical codes.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Tasks

• Program, commission and start-up of Low Voltage systems including but not limited to (Fire Alarm, Security, Access Control and Surveillance)
• Installation and testing of low voltage devices, wiring and rough-in
• Supervises, directs, monitors, trains and works alongside helpers, installers, telecom techs or electricians
• Instructs employees assisting them in the correct operation of tools and equipment, safe work principles and technical principles that are being used
• Provides input on employee evaluations
• Completes all assignment-related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Attends all foreman meetings
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance with minimal loss of work time
• Collaborates with Fire Marshal on project final inspections
• Effectively trouble shoot and diagnose installation and programming issues.
• Identifies, schedules and facilitates all jobsite related inspections with Customer and Field Service Manager

Whats in it for You?

We\'re growing and need people excited about honing their craft and developing their career. If you\'re ready to push your skill level, learn something new every day, and be part of tomorrow\'s energy source, join the Rex Moore Family.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays & Paid time off
• Access to multiple types of training
• Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression
• Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Apprenticeship Program

Career Advancement

At Rex Moore, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Compensation

Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

Work environment

Active commercial job site under construction performing the following:

• Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), always including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots and high viz vest/ shirt
• Working around energized equipment
• Working days, night, weekends, and overtime as required
• Willing and able to work in confined and/or small spaces
• Constant collaboration with fellow team members
• This role requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain & snow

EOE

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Holds current Fire Life Safety card
• Holds current ACE card
• Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of fire alarm, security, access control and surveillance products and services
• Effectively communicates with managers, sales, foremen, general contractors and customers
• Demonstrates good initiative and keeps organized & busy throughout the work day.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• EST Certified Preferred
• NICET Certification Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to talk in order to communicate detailed and accurate information
• Regularly required to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information and instructions
• Regularly required to stand, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch, throughout the day, for long and short periods of time
• Regularly required to walk for long and short distances in order to accomplish job tasks
• Regularly required to reach: ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) including reaching in front of body, at shoulder level and above head
• Regularly required to push and pull. Use upper extremities to press against objects with steady force and exerting force in order to draw, haul, tug, or move objects and materials between locations
• Regularly required to lift, raise objects from lower to higher positions or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
• Regularly required to use fingers and hands in repetitive and non-repetitive motion: twisting, picking, pinching, touching, grasping tools and material equipment and other objects
• Ability to see with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to regularly lift or move material up to 75 pounds safely with or without assistance

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