Security & Facilities Specialist

Expected starting salary $32.07 to $42.83.  Full salary range $32.07 to $53.58.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college in low voltage, locksmithing, building security or related field and two (2) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
OR
A combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Locksmith Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Registered Unlicensed Power Limited Technician in Minnesota with in 6 months of employment and work towards Licensed Power Limited Technician.

Under general supervision, oversees and maintains several critical security systems that directly affect the County’s departments, staff, and facilities. Conducts general maintenance, installation and repair on all mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems throughout County buildings. Conducts maintenance, installation, and repair of low voltage systems: Garage door sensors, Audio Visual wiring, electric strikes, handicap operators, and commercial doors and associated hardware. Performs weekend and emergency on-call duties as required for all General Services.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Performs preventative maintenance on all doors and associated door hardware.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs mechanical, electronic locks and locking systems.
• Creates, distributes, and tracks keys and keycards for all County employees and affiliates.
• Leads maintaining the Olmsted County’s Master Key system.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs low voltage systems including audio visual wiring, handicap operators, garage doors sensors, and related devices.
• Assists with project coordination and planning.
• Maintains supplies and inventory for mechanical and electronic locks and associated parts.
• Coordinates system standards between multiple departments.
• Provides emergency security needs associated with mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems.
• Implements and assists with maintaining the county wide COOP plan.
• Assists with furniture moves, signage, snow removal, and general maintenance duties.
• Performs other general support duties as required.

• Knowledge of the functions and uses of commercial door hardware.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems.
• Knowledge of the concepts of building safety and security.
• Knowledge of commercial and residential overhead garage doors.
• Knowledge of low voltage concepts.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements associated with door openings and door hardware.
• Knowledge of fire codes and requirements associated with door openings and door hardware.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work with competing deadlines.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to read a voltage meter and interpret readings.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:	24% or Less	25% - 49%	50%-74%	75% or more
Office environment	X
Outdoors environment	X
Lab/shop environment	X
Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Confined/restricted working environment	X
Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid	X
Exposure to noise, vibration and electrical current	X
Standing, walking		X
Sitting, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling stooping, balancing, crawling, handling, feeling	X
Pushing up to 75 pounds	X
Lifting up to 50 pounds	X
Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry	X
Repetitive foot movements	X
Talking		X
Hearing	X
Operate vehicle	X
Close vision		X
Distance and color vision, depth perception, accommodation	X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)		X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)	X
Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)	X
Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)	X
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts	X
Working in high, exposed places	X

Salary : $32 - $54