Coordinator, Life Safety and Access Control

Essential Job Functions

• Affirm that you have complete knowledge of appropriate procedures and take measures to assure safe outcomes for all tasks undertaken.
• Maintain 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.
• Cook up coordination of scheduling and support of scheduled inspections and testing of life safety systems with contracted vendors.
• Troubleshoot 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.

Additional Job Functions

• Execute, comment, and close work orders as necessary when work tasks are assigned.
• Other activities as 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

• 5 years work experience with electronic and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and operating activities.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• Texas Locksmith Association License and / or life safety certifications or licenses.