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Reporting to the Director of Facility Management & Campus Operations in the Department of Facilities Management, the Lead Electronic Systems is a non-exempt (hourly) position that provides technology solutions and support for campus life safety and security systems. This position supports fire alarm systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, camera surveillance systems, and C-Cure access control systems. The position is responsible for annual inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 regulations and other equipment required by the City and County of Denver.
Job Responsibility:
Facilitate the maintenance, programming and repair of all campus-wide access control (C-Cure) and alarmed security systems as required
Install, program, test, maintain, and repair multiple brands of fire alarm panels, initiating devices, and notification appliances
Participate in fire and life safety system testing, including annual inspections, load testing, and device replacement
Creates and maintains records of each fire alarm account
Serves as project manager to oversee contracted vendors performing life safety system work to ensure quality and code compliance
Assists in the coordination of installation and/or integration of all new fire alarm systems
Assist in design review and commissioning of new construction or renovation projects affecting life safety systems
Develop and facilitate training for Campus Safety personnel to trouble-shoot fire alarm problems and the operation of new fire alarm systems
Leads one full-time electronic systems technician
Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations
Provides project management services for Campus Safety projects in-progress only, including the blue assistance station phones/mass communication battery replacement project
Support emergency response activities and provide technical assistance during alarm activations
Maintain awareness of evolving fire codes, NFPA standards, and industry best practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
technical certification or associate degree preferred
Minimum of five years of experience with fire alarm, access control, and security systems in a campus or institutional environment
Demonstrated experience managing multiple system brands and coordinating with fire authorities
NICET II (or higher) Fire Alarm Systems certification or equivalent required
Denver Fire Department Fire Alarm Journeyman License
Previous experience as an installer and/or service technician of low voltage electronic systems (i.e. intrusion alarm systems, card access, fire alarm systems and CCTV)
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado drivers license and be insurable under University guidelines
or, obtain a valid Colorado's driver's license within the required time frame
Must pass a complete background check to include criminal, motor vehicle report and verification of employment and education
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen administered by a University approved facility
Nice to have:
NICET III or IV Fire Alarm certification
Factory certification in C-Cure 9000 or similar access control system
Experience with low voltage, network integration, or IP-based alarm systems
Experience in higher education, healthcare, or complex multi-building environments