Low Voltage Specialist

Weinstein Properties•Fort Worth, TX

10d

About The Position

Weinstein Properties is looking for a solid, experienced low voltage, systems integrator, to handle multiple projects of various sizes across the entire portfolio. The Low Voltage Specialist reports to the Director of Asset Management and Support. The Low Voltage Specialist shall specify, manage, train, and troubleshoot systems associated with low voltage and secondary systems. Location - We are looking for someone located in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

Requirements

solid, experienced low voltage, systems integrator

Responsibilities

Oversight and Direction of system contractors on all production projects, integrating systems such as Life Safety & Security, Access Control, CCTV, Intercom, Professional Audio, Fitness, etc. Providing project management and operational support.
Respond to product requests and trouble calls from Property Teams for secondary systems, analyze requests, evaluate alternatives, troubleshoot and recommend a course of action.
For all projects, the Low Voltage Specialist will oversee, tender, and coordinate installations, repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance activities for all major building low voltage and secondary systems. They will manage all systems and activities to ensure they are completed in a consistent, thorough, and cost effective and manner maintaining the schedule.
Creating standard operating procedures for preventative maintenance and developing strategies for implementing and installing specialized security, surveillance cameras, access control, and door hardware.
Researches and evaluates current and future secondary system technologies. Evaluates and implements necessary adjustments to secondary systems. Recommends changes or updates in hardware, documentation, and training to address secondary system deficiencies and user needs.
Collaborate and provide support for Construction Group, IT Group, and Property Teams related to building repairs and improvements as may be required, including technical expertise and support for repairs and replacements undertaken at the properties.
Develop vendor selection relationships, processes, and recommendations; find new vendors, products and ideas for cost reduction or performance improvements.
Seek timely resolution of project, work, and worker matters.
Be responsible for daily administration of their projects.
Process invoices.
Work each day to assure: That work adheres to the established scope and quality. Resolution of work and worker related issues. Communications and information flow to the Director of Asset Management, Construction Program Director, Regional Property Director, Property Specialist, and Property Maintenance Supervisor. That work is conducted to the standards of the Weinstein Properties’ Mission Statement and Shared Values.
Fitness Equipment
Fitness on demand systems
Keep current systems active with software/firmware updates
Suggest and specify new fitness on demand systems to install in current clubhouse
Specify TVs and system requirements for the
Train Property Teams on the operation of systems.
Life Fitness cardio system connectivity
Ordering of cable services and coordination of correct boxes for IPTV
Work with specs for new cardio equipment TV media
Understand, repair, train on current IP fitness equipment
Video Systems
DVR or NVR system- maintain current systems and specify new systems we should be using, determine where videos are kept. (local or cloud base)
One-off camera installation for amenities away from clubhouse, what is the best product that will work well in each scenario
Develop spec for license plate cameras at gates and communities
Work to install and maintain DVR’s at shop spaces
Power for secondary systems--what backups are necessary
Access Control Systems
Access control card programming system training when teams are moved around
Development of best access control system for us to follow
Audio Systems
Confirm best audio system to protect licensing fees
Determine speaker selection and locations for clubhouse and amenities
Alarm and monitoring systems
Clubhouse and shop alarm systems including zones for tv’s and computers
Pool phones systems
Fire alarm panel connectivity (hardwire or cellular)
Elevator phones
Television
Ordering of new TVs and installation, inputs on TVs for Chromecast in Apple TV
Ordering replacement TVs for ones that have stopped working or been stolen
Ordering and installation mounts and cables for TVs
Develop new standards and program for TV purchases
Smart Home Technologies
Smart device management of current systems
Smart device research--what system should be using, what is out there that we should be using, what can we handle maintaining
Develop new standards for electric locks
Clubhouse and Community Systems
Clubhouse amenities have proper access, signage, and training of the team on connecting
Conference room TVs with video interface for conferencing
Key systems training and review of systems at purchase
Water meter transponders and antennas confirm operation and system management
Development of long-term strategies and maintenance plan.
Editing work requirements for standards and adding of new systems
Keep as built floorplans of current systems and locations for each property
Train Property Teams and how to work each system
Work with construction group to make plans for each space prior to renovations of Clubhouses
Cable and data contract management
Review fiber, cable, telephone agreements and confirm they are accurate with each property
Oversee project for the installation of fiber and cable in our
General
Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical
Installs firmware updates and coordinates with developer or manufacturer to resolve problems
Ensure fire and life safety procedures, manuals, and systems are maintained in accordance with code requirements
Aid in the due diligence for property acquisition efforts and development of new properties
Remain current and up to date with industry best practices and new technologies