Security Electronics Technician - Facilities Management & Planning

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Diagnoses and repairs complex electronic controls within County facilities including door access systems, Intercom systems, fire alarm systems, CCTV, security networks, scanners and duress notification systems; Oversee 3rd party contractors Utilizes in-house and external expertise to troubleshoot electronic malfunctions and expedite repairs, reducing downtime of security controls. Develops and follows preventative maintenance schedule for all control related and life safety systems. Performs various duties related to the commissioning and servicing of building controls, facilities management systems and energy management systems as assigned. Advises the facility of any problems related to the electrical systems; Reports damages and repair requirements to supervisor. Maintains inventory of critical spare parts. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED. Technical School Training preferred. Knowledge of life safety equipment, electronic access systems, CCTV, intercom systems, IP networking and surveillance systems. Three years of experience in low voltage wiring. Working knowledge of DOS operating system. Ability to read, draw and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, online diagrams and control sequence of operations. Ability to pay close attention to details and work independently. Ability to devise contingencies to revert programing and configuration changes which may potentially cause undesirable reactions to systems. Good verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials. All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.