Safety Systems Engineer

Position Type:

Pro Tech (Non-Certified)

1/30/2026

Safety Department

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training sessions for district staff and external partners on the usage and maintenance of low-voltage and life safety systems.
• Conduct interdepartmental training as required and perform basic troubleshooting, installation, and configuration of life safety and security devices.
• Demonstrate and train staff on systems, including the causes and consequences of false alarms.
• Prepare estimates in accordance with prescribed instructions or supervisor direction, including budget tracking and inspection processes.

• Oversee and manage work orders, including prioritizing and assigning tasks to Low Voltage Technicians, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to district standards.
• Direct the activities of Low Voltage and Systems Technician(s) to maintain and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and district teams to integrate low-voltage systems seamlessly into facilities.

• Architect and implement advanced networking solutions to support district-wide low-voltage and life safety systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Develop, execute, and maintain software architectures for all low-voltage and life-safety systems, including database management, user authentication protocols, and system-wide configurations.
• Determine optimal locations for cameras, access control, and other devices to maximize functionality and ensure compliance.
• Establish and enforce district standards for low-voltage and life safety systems, ensuring consistent implementation across all sites.
• Inspect and coordinate work performed by authorized vendors to ensure projects meet scope, specifications, and guideline requirements.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance, building assessments, and physical inspections of life safety devices, creating written reports and implementing repairs.
• Respond to dispatched service calls for life safety system failures, fire/burglary outages, and alarm issues, performing basic point-to-point troubleshooting and escalating vendor-related issues as needed.
• Perform barcoding, camera validations, cable labeling, floor plan mapping, and other inventory-related tasks for life safety and security devices.
• Collect and maintain an accurate inventory of all in-use life safety and security equipment, including service records, upgrades, and warranty information.
• Install, maintain, and repair security systems, alarm devices, and related equipment, following blueprints and electrical layouts, and perform cable termination and placement.

• Promote accountability and a safety-first culture by ensuring staff understand the importance of maintaining system integrity and adhering to safety standards.
• Lead initiatives to integrate safety values and technology into daily district operations, aligning with strategic goals.
• Ensure all safety and low-voltage systems support a reliable and safe environment for district staff and students.

• Life Safety System Reliability & Compliance
• System Design, Standards & Integration
• Incident Response & Risk Mitigation
• Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management
• Project, Vendor & Construction Oversight
• Training, Leadership & Safety Culture

• System Uptime
• MTTR - Mean Time to Repair
• Preventative Maintenance Completion
• False Alarm Rate
• Compliance / Audit Findings

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of Fire Alarm, Intrusion Alarm, IP Video and Access Control Systems.
• Possession of a valid operator's record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete understanding and wide application of basic principles, theories, and concepts in low voltage installations and repairs.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, staff, managers, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to direct the activities of other technicians and act as a source of training and information.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, stressful, demanding, and/or ambiguous work environment.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, delegate, and coordinate work activities to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and…