Security & Fire Systems Technician
Job Description
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida
Benefits
JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.
• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Dental
• Vision
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of
employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness
To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.
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Work Locations
:
225 N Pearl Street
225 N Pearl Street
Jacksonville 32202
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major physical security protection and fire systems for facilities and sites within the JEA area of operations. Job requires technical, theory and practical knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, electronic, telemetry and computer hardware and software principles applying to fire alarm, physical security camera, access control, alarm and control equipment and systems sufficient to perform a broad range of complex skilled craft activities. Guidelines are available but are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity requiring judgment in interpreting, analyzing and adapting methods, techniques and procedures to specific cases or problems. Solves complex problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual situations. Completed work is evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policies and requirements. Regular contact with individuals in other work groups and individuals in leadership positions both inside and outside the organization is required to plan, coordinate or advise on work efforts or to solve physical security operating problems.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance job plans, in accordance with the JEA Security Program Manual, covering various security systems to include gates and doors, access control/intrusion detection, video surveillance, fence protection, physical barriers, and fire alarms.
Responds to emergency call outs on a 24-hour basis as needed.
Performs daily planning of preventative/corrective maintenance tasks in accordance with prioritization and to ensure efficient use of labor.
Performs complete installations of various physical protection systems and fire alarm systems in complex and challenging work environments.
Performs administrator level software programming and operations of all software systems associated with the control, monitoring, or logging of a physical protection and fire alarm system.
Engages in ongoing training and development to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills required for the position.
As needed, may provide peer-to-peer training on security systems and equipment.
Coordinates with JEA Security to provide data, evidence and/or surveillance information as needed to assist in investigations of incidents on JEA sites.
Operates mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment in the performance of preventative/corrective maintenance of the JEA physical protection systems.
Calibrates instruments and monitoring devices associated with physical protection systems.
Submits and monitors warranty work requests, ordering of stock materials, and request for repair services from external contractors and approved vendors in support of the JEA Security maintenance program.
Prepares various reports, including those required/requested by the Department of Homeland Security, senior JEA leadership, and law enforcement agencies.
Participates and provides technical support for JEA Security group, internal customers, and end users.
Participates in the design review process for the planning of proposed physical protection and fire alarm systems, to include the implementation of field modifications.
Operates various JEA and/or rented vehicles to perform installations and repair of physical security, and fire alarm, equipment including bucket truck, scissor lift, and forklift.
Maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition.
Complies with safety rules and regulations and employs safe work practices.
Performs other job-related work as assigned.
Job Requirements
OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
AND
Experience: Five (5) years’ experience as a security system technician in support of commercial or industrial facilities requiring complex physical protection systems. These systems must include automatic gates and doors, access control systems, and video surveillance systems.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver’s license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification; additionally, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) of a certain level and/or with certain endorsements may be required, as will be described in this job specification if applicable.
A valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License as accepted in the state of Florida is required within six (6) months of employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
Professional certification from a recognized manufacturer in either an Enterprise Access Control System software or an Enterprise-level Video Management System (VMS) is required prior to employment.
Professional certification with AMAG Technology and GSI Video Surveillance Systems is preferred prior to employment; successful completion will be required within one (1) year of employment.
A valid Burglar Alarm/Fire Alarm System (BASA/FASA) Certificate is preferred.
Professional certification as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) is preferred.
Factory certification in HySecurity gate operators and devices is preferred.
This is a Safety Sensitive position-
1. Hazardous equipment/conditions
Systems Operator
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for FACTA designations; pre-hire and recurring for CIP designations).
Pay Rate: $47.49/hr
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting
Up to 8 hours per day
Lifting
Up to 2 hours per day
Walking
Up to 4 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Standing
Up to 8 hours per day
Pushing
Up to 2 hours per day
Bending
Up to 2 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Squatting
Up to 2 hours per day
Pulling
Up to 2 hours per day
Stooping
Up to 2 hours per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Reaching
Up to 2 hours per day
Climbing
Up to 6 hours per day
Balancing
Will not generally apply
Stairs
Up to 3 hours per day
Twisting
Up to 2 hours per day
Ladder
Up to 3 hours per day
Crawling
Up to 2 hours per day
Step-stool
Will not generally apply
Kneeling
Up to 2 hours per day
Excessive heat
Up to 8 hours per day
Typing
Up to 2 hours per day
Excessive cold
Up to 8 hours per day
Data Entry
Up to 8 hours per day
Dust
Up to 8 hours per day
Humidity
Up to 8 hours per day
Loud Noise
Up to 8 hours per day
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
Ability to maintain vision correctable to 20/40.; good depth perception; normal field of vision.
Other physical demands or notes:
Ability to perform work under noisy, dirty, high humidity, hot and cold conditions, at heights and in confined spaces. Free of an irrational fear of noises. Good manual dexterity. Normal sense of smell, range of motion, and sense of balance. Required to pass a qualitative respirator fit test with the ability to wear a respirator without respiratory distress. Ability to work in the bucket of a bucket truck.
**JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
