Sr. Technician

KCI Telecommunications; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Telecommunications is seeking a Senior Technician for its security team in Reno, NV. The role focuses on installing and upgrading security and life safety systems, diagnosing issues, and ensuring projects meet budget and schedule.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in the field, strong computer skills, and relevant certifications. On-site work with regional travel may be required; on-call availability is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics associate degree preferred.
• At least 5 years installing security and life safety systems.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and expand security and life safety systems to increase functionality.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair systems as needed.
• Install, maintain, and repair security and life safety devices using blueprints and plans.
• Lead crews and manage workloads to finish projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain licenses and certifications required by manufacturers and jurisdictions.

Skills

Security systems

Life safety

Driver's license

Electrical tools

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, electronics associate degree

Tools

Genetec

CCURE 9000

Lenel OnGuard

AMAG Symmetry

Brivo/Eagle Eye

Avigilon

DMP alarm

Notifier/Siemens

Job description

Our client is a leading fire, security, and communications integrator serving customers in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail. They design, install, service, and maintain fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and audiovisual technology, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and service.

They are looking for a skilled, motivated Senior Technician to join their security team.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Skills

• Upgrade and expand security and life safety systems to increase functionality.
• Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair systems as needed.
• Install, maintain, and repair security and life safety systems, devices, and equipment using electrical blueprints and building plans.
• Perform all work to company quality standards and follow established system design procedures for quality installations.
• Keep accurate project information in company files and systems.
• Solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without direct supervision.
• Organize workloads for effective delivery.
• Stay current on industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Plan and carry out efficient installation, programming, and testing.
• Perform system upgrades and cutovers on large-scale enterprise systems.
• Support Sales and Engineering with project design and implementation decisions for accurate proposal bids.
• Train others in troubleshooting methods.
• Lead crews and manage workloads to finish projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain professional licenses and certifications required by manufacturers and by state and local jurisdictions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Customer Service and Communication

• Work with on-site personnel during system startup to ensure full compliance.
• Give customers and Project Managers clear, detailed updates on progress, delays, safety concerns, and anything else that affects project success.
• Work proactively and positively with all coworkers.
• Respond promptly and effectively to client and internal inquiries.
• Stay in contact with customers and sales executives to resolve customer issues.
• Write simple correspondence and present information one-on-one and in small groups.

Safety and Accountability

• Follow all company safety policies and work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Work in confined spaces as needed.
• Work with Project Managers to oversee multiple crews and keep jobs on schedule, within estimate, and within scope.
• Complete work and solve problems promptly.
• Partner with Project Managers on full closeout and turnover of jobs to the client and service department.
• Help keep all jobs on budget and on schedule through every phase.
• Provide reports to management.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a two-year associate degree in electronics
• At least 5 years of experience installing security and life safety systems
• Safe, proper use of hand and power tools
• Strong computer skills
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurance
• Availability for on-call and after-hours service response, occasional travel, and overtime
• Multiple certifications in one or more of these areas: access control, CCTV, alarm, fire, networking, or intrusion systems

Preferred Qualifications

• IP networking experience with access control, IP video, and cloud-hosted security products and services
• Genetec access control and video
• Software House C CURE 9000
• AMAG Symmetry
• Lenel OnGuard
• Brivo / Eagle Eye
• Avigilon access control and video management
• American Dynamics victor and Exacq Vision CCTV
• DMP alarm systems
• Notifier and Siemens fire alarm systems
• Military training or experience a plus