Coordinator, Life Safety and Access Control

San Jacinto•Pasadena, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the manager of Facilities Support Services, maintains the operational integrity of the College’s Life Safety systems to include fire suppression and alarm systems across approximately 75 buildings. This includes management of systems and contracts supporting those systems that are integral to life safety of students, staff, and constituents of the College system. Provides physical security and operational support for the facilities, access control and security systems. This also includes installation of components, maintenance of control systems and mechanisms, access scheduling, and implementation of access systems for all College facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5 years work experience with electronic and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating activities.
Competency in typical office suite software and basic understanding of software applications.
Basic knowledge of fire alarm panels and system components.
Basic troubleshooting and analytic skills.
Basic exposure to fire alarm system processes, hardware, and panel architecture.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
Ability to understand and operate access control software systems.
Assess access control problems; plan, communicate, and implement solution with direction.
Demonstrate superior customer service skills.
Valid Texas Driver License

Nice To Haves

1 yr. post-secondary training, trade school education, life safety or locksmith coursework.
5-years commercial life safety systems including fire alarm panel interface, fire suppression system, notification software, and / or access control experience, including troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating experience.
Exposure to Best Lock Systems (IC Core); experience in electronic access control software.
One-year experience in an educational setting.
Experience with multi-tiered commercial master key systems.
Experience in opening failed locking mechanisms with minimal damage.
Texas Locksmith Association License and / or life safety certifications or licenses .

Responsibilities

Ensures the operational integrity of life safety systems (e.g., fire suppression, alarms). Monitor alarm and suppression systems using alarm management software. Initiate repair activities as appropriate.
Coordinate the scheduling and support of scheduled inspections and testing of life safety systems with contracted vendors. Troubleshooting systems; communicate with outside vendors, college employees, and leadership in the scheduling and notification of life safety maintenance activities.
Complete monthly fire extinguisher inspections. Update asset management software and provide documentation to departments requiring records for accreditation (NAYCE Accreditation, Bezos Academy, etc.).
Collect and maintain reports for internal usage and for authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), ex: Fire Marshal.
Work with department leaders to manage warranty issues for new construction and renovation related to access control and life safety needs.
Respond to alarm events and access control issues at college facilities, provide necessary resources to correct problems or service interruptions.
Troubleshoot and repair college access control systems, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Electronically schedule external door access as directed.
Create and issue hard keys and program electronic access for approved users.
Scan and file access control records.
Execute, comment, and close work orders as necessary when work tasks are assigned.
Support renovation and construction projects to ensure life safety and security systems are integrated and compliant.
In the absence of Support Services Manager, provide guidance and supervision in life safety activities.
Provide after hours on call support on a rotating schedule.