School Security Systems Technician/General Maintenance

School Security Systems Technician/General Maintenance

The School Safety & Security Systems Technician ensures the physical protection and integrity of all district facilities. This role is directly responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing code-compliant door hardware, egress pathways, mechanical locks, and electronic perimeter access controls. Additionally, the technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and programs computerized intrusion alarms and fire alarms to ensure full operational readiness and compliance with local, state, and federal school safety regulations.

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Assist with maintenance of grounds. Must be comfortable with basic utilization of devices and software for timekeeping, work orders, and emails, and able to troubleshoot in the field.

Assist fellow workers and work independently with repairs and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment. Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by the maintenance foreman. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds. Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed. Hang pictures, mirrors, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Door Hardware & Physical Security Management

Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty mechanical and electronic door hardware, including panic bars, door closers, hinges, and locking mechanisms.

Maintain strict code compliance for fire-rated door openings, ADA-accessible access/egress routes, and lockdown components.

Disassemble, service, and re-key traditional cylinder locks, padlocks, and master key systems across multiple school campuses.

Assist with management of keyless entry hardware and integrated electronic access control components (e.g., magnetic locks, card readers, and electronic strikes).

Assist with Alarm & Electronic Security Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in computerized intrusion alarm systems, motion sensors, surveillance cameras, and multiplexing communication interfaces. Analyze daily error logs and system-generated alarm records to establish priority-based service calls across district facilities.

Perform routine and annual testing and inspections (in-house and with outside vendors) of integrated fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, life-safety sensors, and emergency reporting systems in compliance with state mandates.

Compliance, Administrative, & Vendor Coordination

Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, equipment/parts inventory, and system maintenance histories using the district's digital facility management system.

Coordinate with external contractors, third-party security vendors, and local fire/police officials to evaluate new security system installations and walk-test equipment.

Ensure rapid support during equipment emergencies or physical breaches to secure properties during and after hours, if needed.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; technical certification in electronics, low-voltage systems, or locksmithing is highly preferred. (If not already certified in locksmithing, applicant must be willing to complete certification, if awarded position.)

Experience: Minimum 13 years of demonstrated experience in commercial locksmithing, low-voltage wiring, or servicing building-wide security/intrusion alarm platforms.

Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams, schematic blueprints, technical manuals, and facilities layouts.

Tools Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing circuit testers, multimeters, IP utility diagnostic software, and specialized locksmith tools (e.g., lock picks, key cutters).

Clearance: Must successfully pass comprehensive state-mandated background checks, including fingerprinting, to work securely in environments with children.

License: Valid driver's license to safely operate and maintain a district-provided service vehicle.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, ascend/descend ladders, and work within cramped drop-ceiling spaces or server rooms.

Frequent travel across multiple district campus facilities.

Occasional on-call availability to respond to emergency building-breach alerts or system failures.

Ability to adapt to diverse working environments (campuses, sports facilities, warehouses, etc.) and ability to work collaboratively with district and non-district employees.