Alarm System Technician - Level II

Security Systems Maintenance Specialist

Compensation Plans Information Technology Compensation Plan Pay Grade: 2 ($24.25-$34.89) Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Manager - District Security Systems EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:
As soon as possible

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the maintenance of the district's security systems. Make certain systems operate properly by maintaining current systems, managing updates, making repairs, and performing preventative maintenance and inspections on door access control, and burglar alarm systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP), preferred
• College Certificate or Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar degree programs preferred
• Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of standard methods and procedures of emergency and disaster operations
• Knowledge of network cabling and network protocols
• Highly organized, detailed oriented and able to work within a high pressure environment
• Possess effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills
• Able to proficiently use Microsoft Office software/ Google suite

Experience:

• Have direct experience with the installation and servicing of security systems
• Have experience with installation of IP based security systems
• Have experience installing, programming, maintaining door access control and burglar alarm systems

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain door access and burglar alarm systems within the district
• Perform all programming changes (moves, adds & deletes) on security systems
• Work with department manager and department director to evaluate and select service providers
• Assist with evaluating and selecting service types that best meet the District's needs
• Perform all steps required to maintain up to date knowledge and proficiency on the District's systems. Includes research, self-study, webinars, classes and other training
• Service equipment according to established preventive maintenance schedule
• Complete bi-annual maintenance inspections on District systems as required by the TEA
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Mental Demands:
  Ability to work with frequent interruptions Ability to work in high-pressure environment while maintaining high degree of professionalism Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with time lines
• Physical demands/environmental factors:
  Frequent district wide travel Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours Able to lift (60) pounds Work on-call and after hours Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion. Prolonged sitting and walking; twisting, reaching, pushing/pulling; overhead reaching