Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm System Technician

RFI is looking for a Fire Alarm System Technician to join our team in Sacramento!

As a Fire Alarm System Technician, your duties will include:

Service Technicians, report directly to the Lead Technician and/or Service Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Install, program, test, inspect and service of all fire alarm systems and equipment, after installation or repairs are made, to ensure performance of system. Experience with Siemens Fire Alarm systems preferred.

Responsibilities:

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

Technical Acumen:

• Install, program, test/inspect and service of all fire alarm systems and equipment, after installation or repairs are made, to ensure performance of system.
• Assist on installation projects when required.
• Ability to learn on-site Project Management, troubleshooting, programming, testing, and installation of systems.
• Repair and/or restore all systems per specifications and in conjunction with any applicable building fire alarm and/or electrical codes.
• Work with Field Engineers on startup to ensure complete system compliance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without supervision.
• Assist in training apprentices on RFI procedures, systems and installation/service techniques.

Education, Work Experience and Requirements:

High school education, or equivalent required. OSHA 10 Certification required. NICET Fire Alarm Certification a plus. Siemens trained and certified in MXL and/or XLS a plus. Experience in the electronic field with daily use of AC/DC theory a plus. Proper hand and power tool operations and safety. Experience reading blue prints and schematics a plus. Basic computer skills. This position requires a clean background check, passing a pre-employment drug test and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to lift occasionally and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to stand and work on a ladder; must have the ability to reach and work overhead.

What We Do:

RFI Enterprises, Inc. is a diversified multi-systems integrator that has been designing, installing, servicing and monitoring, technology-driven security and fire/life safety solutions for more than 40 years. Quality, value and innovation are the rock solid cornerstones of RFI. Since 1979, the company has been delivering integrated security and fire/life safety solutions throughout the Western United States. RFI maintains four regional offices located in Reno, Seattle, Sacramento, and San Jose.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Plans

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Accounts with pre-paid debit cards

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) / Retirement Plan with Matching Program (Full-time employees are eligible the first of the month following 90 days)

• 529 for College Savings Plan

• 10 Paid Holidays plus Paid Vacation

In addition to all of the above benefits our employees enjoy:

Company Wellness & Rewards Program

Student Loan Assistance Program

Company Sponsored Training

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Organized Events and Competitions

PAY RANGE: $35.00-43.70 HOURLY