Security Electronics Technician - Facilities Management & Planning
About the role
Fort Bend County is seeking a skilled Electronic Controls Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex electronic controls within County facilities, overseeing third-party contractors, and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and repairs complex electronic controls within County facilities including door access systems, Intercom systems, fire alarm systems, CCTV, security networks, scanners and duress notification systems.
- Oversees 3rd party contractors.
- Utilizes in-house and external expertise to troubleshoot electronic malfunctions and expedite repairs, reducing downtime of security controls.
- Develops and follows preventative maintenance schedule for all control related and life safety systems.
- Performs various duties related to the commissioning and servicing of building controls, facilities management systems and energy management systems as assigned.
- Advises the facility of any problems related to the electrical systems; Reports damages and repair requirements to supervisor.
- Maintains inventory of critical spare parts.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Technical School Training preferred.
- Knowledge of life safety equipment, electronic access systems, CCTV, intercom systems, IP networking and surveillance systems.
- Three years of experience in low voltage wiring.
- Working knowledge of DOS operating system.
- Ability to read, draw and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, online diagrams and control sequence of operations.
- Ability to pay close attention to details and work independently.
- Ability to devise contingencies to revert programming and configuration changes which may potentially cause undesirable reactions to systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
Qualifications
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
- Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Skills
- Knowledge of life safety equipment, electronic access systems, CCTV, intercom systems, IP networking and surveillance systems.
- Experience in low voltage wiring.
- Working knowledge of DOS operating system.
- Ability to read, draw and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, online diagrams and control sequence of operations.
- Attention to detail and independent work ability.
- Ability to devise contingencies to revert programming and configuration changes.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
- Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Pay
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
- Full-time hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Company Information
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.