Position: Security Systems Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of security alarm systems located in schools, buildings and on bus lots throughout the school system. An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the electronics and burglar alarm trades. Work assignments are either generated by the employee, who after analysis of alarm data determines a problem exists, or through both oral and written communication from the supervisor. The incumbent is allowed latitude for independent judgment because of technical nature of the position. Work is usually performed independently, but reviewed in terms of the accomplishment of objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes on a daily basis all alarm records in order to set up service calls and establish work priorities; maintains and repairs alarm or similar reporting systems, including multiplexing telephone and/or cable equipment with which it interfaces;
• Trouble shoots, diagnosis trouble and makes minor repairs; replaces reporting units as required;
• Meets with administrators to discuss breaking and entering and security problems; surveys building for requests of additional equipment;
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams; tests circuits using a variety of standard and specialized test equipment;
• Responds to office or school sites when equipment failure is indicated; performs preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Meets with telephone company personnel, county and private contractors to supply technical information on security equipment; walk-test and evaluate new installations by contractors;
• Diagnosis repairs or replaces various types of electronic alarm equipment; possesses a working knowledge of both AC and DC voltage;
• Packs up equipment that can be repaired by contracting organization and ships it out to them with a written request; tests repaired equipment when returned; and
• Performs related additional duties as required and is on 24 hour call.  

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of burglar alarm and fire alarm systems, their uses and maintenance;
• Good knowledge of electronics and electrical theory; ability to detect by inspection defects in equipment or systems and to make the proper adjustments and repairs;
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, test equipment and materials of the trade; and
• Manual dexterity and must be in good physical condition.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Completion of high school diploma or GED with considerable experience in electronic maintenance and repair of burglar and fire alarm systems preferably supplemented by completion of recognized apprenticeship in trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.