Coordinator, Life Safety and Access Control

San Jacinto College•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Life Safety and Access Control assures safe outcomes by understanding and following appropriate procedures. The role maintains the operational integrity of life safety systems, including fire suppression and alarms, and troubleshoots and repairs college access control systems to support a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The position is based at the Central Campus and requires physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations, with very limited or no opportunity for remote work. The Coordinator monitors alarm and suppression systems using alarm management software; initiates repairs; coordinates vendor inspections and testing; completes monthly fire extinguisher inspections; and maintains asset records and reports for internal use, departments requiring accreditation documentation, and authorities having jurisdiction. The role also supports warranty issues for new construction and renovations, responds to alarm events and access control issues, schedules external door access, and creates hard keys and electronic access for approved users. Additional duties include completing assigned work orders, supporting construction and renovation projects to ensure life safety and security systems are integrated and compliant, and providing guidance and supervision in life safety activities when the Support Services Manager is absent. The position provides after-hours on-call support on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of work experience with electronic and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating activities.
Competency in typical office suite software and a basic understanding of software applications.
Basic knowledge of fire alarm panels and system components.
Basic troubleshooting and analytical 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.
Ability to assess access control problems and plan, communicate, and implement solutions with direction.
Superior customer service skills.
Valid Texas Driver License.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain operational integrity of life safety systems, including fire suppression and alarm systems.
Monitor alarm and suppression systems using alarm management software and initiate repair activities as appropriate.
Coordinate scheduling and support for vendor inspections and testing of life safety systems.
Troubleshoot systems and coordinate maintenance scheduling and notifications with vendors, college employees, and leadership.
Complete monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Update asset management software and provide documentation to departments that require records for accreditation.
Collect and maintain reports for internal use and for authorities having jurisdiction, such as the Fire Marshal.
Work with department leaders to manage warranty issues related to access control and life safety needs in new construction and renovations.
Respond to alarm events and access control issues at college facilities and provide resources to correct problems or service interruptions.
Troubleshoot and repair college access control systems.
Schedule external door access electronically as directed.
Create and issue hard keys and program electronic access for approved users.
Scan and file access control records.
Execute, comment on, and close work orders as necessary when tasks are assigned.
Support renovation and construction projects to ensure life safety and security systems are integrated and compliant.
Provide guidance and supervision in life safety activities in the absence of the Support Services Manager.
Provide after-hours on-call support on a rotating schedule.
Follow appropriate procedures and take measures to assure safe outcomes for assigned tasks.