Security Systems Technician (Licensed)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Boston, MA

86d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Lockshop Manager, the security technician maintains, services and installs door hardware, locks, electronic access control equipment and closed circuit television equipment. As part of the Lockshop team, the technician also maintains the Institutes mechanical hardware, repairing and replacing hardware and cutting keys as needed. The technician completes work orders and preventive maintenance orders as assigned while delivering a high level of customer service. This position is under the IUOE local 877 bargaining agreement. A technician holding a Massachusetts low voltage license is compensated at a grade 98 category and a non-license holder is compensated at the grade 97 category. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/Technical training in electrical, security, or computer systems preferred
• Minimum of three years experience installing and maintaining physical security hardware and systems
• Ability to obtain Security technician license
• Must possess a valid Drivers license
• Must submit to and pass an initial and regular criminal background screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CCURE access control systems
• Experience with digital video management systems
• Experience with Victor, VideoEdge and Exacq systems

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, maintain and repair Integrated Security System field devices, including card readers, door position switches, magnetic locks, electric strikes, electric lock sets, electronic push-to-exit devices, Voice Video Intercom/Remote Release devices, emergency (panic button) alarms, control panels and other equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, service, maintain and repair closed circuit camera installations, including conventional analog fixed and PTZ cameras, IP based video encoders, IP based fixed and PTZ cameras.
• Install, troubleshoot, service, maintain and repair mechanical door hardware including mortise locks, cylindrical locks, door closers, operators, hinges and other hardware.
• Occasionally cut keys and install cores as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees