Job Information
Sioux City Community School District Security and Fire Systems Specialist in Sioux City, Iowa
Job Details
Job ID: 5658976
Job Description
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, installs, and operates all security and fire systems. Oversees all security and fire systems projects. Reviews confidential security records for various issues. Assists with electronic instrumentation for the environmental operation of mechanical or electrical HVAC and building control equipment. Assists with energy management programs, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Oversee all projects pertaining to any security and fire systems.
Plans and coordinates installation and maintenance of all security and fire systems.
Reviews confidential records to include building security and school bus cameras, fob door access history, and alarm system access.
Assists with energy management programs, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
Ability to learn and operate the equipment, security camera, FOB, ai-Phone, school bus camera, and intercom, and other systems as assigned as new systems are installed.
Determines set points and views daily operating programs to ensure proper operation. Develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment, and capabilities of apparatus.
Estimates costs of preventative maintenance and repair work. Advises in selection of materials, lays out work details and provides oversight to maintenance and repair work. Performs maintenance and repair work as needed.
Monitors, tests and follows up on repair of fire systems. Tests and evaluates performance of these systems.
Inspects, maintains and makes minor repairs on central intercom/bell/clock systems, security systems and associated electrical equipment.
Coordinates inspections and maintains records for fire systems.
Confers with building occupants and investigates operational problems. Reports breakdowns, defects and irregularities causing repair work.
Reads, understands and complies with all workplace safety, including appropriate SDS, confined space and lockout/tag out information.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five (5) years of successful experience with security and fire systems controls or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. NICET Certification Preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret fire and life safety standards, federal, state and local codes, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public. Listens and gets clarification and responds well to questions. Focuses on solving conflict; remains open to others' ideas. Provides and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Installation and maintenance of security and fire operated systems. Must be able to use the computer to log on to the Internet, operate all security and fire systems programs, process work orders, time tracking and enter accounting information. Able to retrieve, review, analyze, and print information from various computer programs when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.
he Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.
Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Other Professional, Other Professional
Support Staff, Maintenance
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Stefanie Verros
627 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
Phone: 712-279-6667
Email: verross@live.siouxcityschools.com