Sr Technician

Pavion•Reno, NV

5d•$30 - $45

About The Position

Pavion is seeking a Sr Technician to join its security business unit. The role involves installing, maintaining, repairing, upgrading, and programming security and life-safety systems and related equipment. The technician follows electrical layouts and building plans, company and industry standards, and required safety procedures while supporting high-quality project delivery. The technician works with customers, Project Managers, Sales, Engineering, coworkers, and installation crews to support system startup, resolve issues, provide project updates, and complete project closeout. The position may involve leading crews, assisting with project design and proposals, training others in troubleshooting, working at heights or in confined spaces, and responding to service calls after hours. The role requires a valid driver’s license, occasional travel, overtime, and availability for on-call service response.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent, or a two-year associate degree in electronics.
At least 5 years of experience with security or life-safety system installations.
Proper operation and safe 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 the following fields: Access Control, CCTV, Alarm, Fire, Networking, or Intrusion systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IP networking applications for access control, IP video, and cloud-hosted security products and services.
Experience with Genetec ACS and Video.
Experience with Software House CCure 9000.
Experience with AMAG Symmetry.
Experience with Lenel Onguard.
Experience with Brivo or Eagle Eye.
Experience with Avigilon ACS and CCTV VMS.
Experience with AD Victor or ExacqVision CCTV.
Experience with DMP Alarm Systems.
Experience with Notifier and Siemens Fire Alarm Systems.
Military training or experience.

Responsibilities

Upgrade and add functionality to security and life-safety systems.
Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain security and life-safety systems, devices, and related equipment using blueprints, electrical layouts, and building plans.
Follow RFI standards, quality techniques, and procedures for system design and quality installations.
Maintain accurate project information in RFI shared files and systems.
Organize workload and plan and carry out efficient installation, programming, and testing procedures.
Perform system upgrades and cutovers on large-scale enterprise systems.
Assist Sales and Engineering with project design and implementation decisions for accurate proposal bids.
Train others in troubleshooting methods and lead crews to complete projects on time and within budget.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications required by manufacturers and state and local jurisdictions.
Work with personnel during system startup to ensure complete system compliance.
Provide customers and Project Managers with written and verbal updates on progress, delays, impacts, safety concerns, and other project information.
Communicate proactively and promptly with coworkers, customers, sales executives, and others to resolve inquiries and customer issues.
Follow Pavion safety policies; work at required heights using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other equipment; keep work areas clean and hazard-free; and work in confined spaces as necessary.
Work with the Project Manager to oversee multiple crews, track project scope, estimates, budgets, and timelines, and complete project closeout and turnover to the client and service department.
Complete work and solve problems in a timely manner, and provide reports to management.
Perform other duties as required.