"Security and Energy Management Systems Technician - EXTENDED"

Job Details

Security and Energy Management Systems Technician - EXTENDED

Salary: $72,271.00 - $88,883.00 Annually

Location: Districtwide, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Division: DO District Office

Job Number: 2025042

Closing: 11/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under direction, performs skilled electronics work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic devices, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and other electronic systems and equipment; monitors, analyzes and updates energy control systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Installs, troubleshoots, analyzes and maintains low-voltage systems including access control, security alarm systems, security camera systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler monitoring and alarm systems, and emergency alert systems.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, upgrades, adjusts and calibrates the access control and various alarm systems including conduit and low-voltage wiring, fire alarm sensors and equipment, repairs video surveillance and security systems, card readers, cameras, lenses, mechanical parts, electrical and/or electronic parts, digital video cameras and recorders and other related equipment.
• Maintains, analyzes and updates computer systems that support and control access, alarm, camera and alert systems; runs and analyzes reports to determine burglar and fire alarm activity in order to diagnose and make necessary repairs.
• Provides assistance, information and technical expertise to site personnel regarding the safe and proper operation and maintenance of video surveillance, security, emergency alert, and fire detection/reporting systems.
• Programs, operates, monitors and adjusts the District's energy management system; updates software; programs time slots and adjusts operation hours for lights, heat and air conditioning.
• Monitors, analyzes and report on energy consumption and evaluates energy conservation measures and equipment; makes recommendations for and implements energy conservation techniques.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs systems by using a variety of test equipment and hand tools.
• Completes various reports such as work orders identifying parts used and labor time spent, installation and maintenance records, and other related documentation.
• Creates and maintains electronic service and repair records; maintains a variety of records including blueprints, sketches, diagrams and logs; writes reports as required; assists in developing specifications for work to be completed by vendors and others; recommends the purchase of new equipment and the disposal of damaged or obsolete items, as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and appropriate safety procedures; participates in fire inspections.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment used in the trade.
• Represents the department on District and local safety and security committees.
• Extracts and reviews security footage.
• Leads, oversees, assigns work, trains and evaluates output of other building maintenance employees.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

Assists other journey-level maintenance personnel in cooperative assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Building security and fire-prevention techniques.
• Methods of low-voltage security systems administration and maintenance, including procedures for establishing network connectivity.
• Operating system, characteristics, commands and components applicable to District security system computer platforms.
• Methods, principles, practices and techniques for troubleshooting and determining the causes of system, software and computer hardware problems and device errors and failures.
• Cable and wiring standards.
• Computer programs specific to the District's access control, fire and burglary alarm systems and energy management systems including SQL.
• Wiring diagrams and system specifications.
• Applicable local, federal and state laws, rules and regulations, including National Fire Protection Regulations, California Fire Code and relevant City municipal code.
• The District's energy management system and its components.
• Recordkeeping practices and techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the maintenance work being performed.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate, monitor, maintain and repair the District's various automated electronic security and energy management systems.
• Program and adjust the energy management system.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex and ambiguous computer software and network connectivity problems and failures; make or recommend modifications.
• Read, interpret and apply concepts found in complex technical publications, online manuals and other documents.
• Read, understand and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment and systems.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and additional training in electronics and energy systems management, and three years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of energy management systems, commercial alarms and/or video surveillance systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. Gamewell-FCI Certification with USB Programming Key (Dongle) or similar certification is preferred and may be required within three months of appointment to the position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees perform moderate to heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walk over rough or uneven surfaces; frequently push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; bend, stoop and kneel; use manual dexterity to safely operate power equipment; operate motorized equipment and vehicles, including a truck and electric cart to travel to various campuses and locations on campus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve basic problems; use basic math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extreme weather and wet or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is often noisy.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

Details about the application submission and assessment process are provided, but not included in this description as per instructions to focus on main job content.